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hand in your notice
USUK
to tell your employer formally that you are going to leave your job
Mainly British; American English says 'give your notice' or 'put in your notice'. 'Notice' is the warning you give, often a month, not a written note.
In context
Minh handed in his notice on Monday and starts his new job next month.
She handed in her notice after her manager refused, again, to give her a pay rise.
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