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UKhand in / give in one's notice
/hˈand ɪn wˈɒnz nˈəʊtɪs/
/hˈænd ɪn wˈʌnz nˈoʊɾɪs/to hand in / give in one's notice
[PHRASE]1
to inform one's employer of one's intentions of leaving one's job after a certain period of time
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What is the origin of the idiom "hand in one's notice" and when to use it?
The origin of the idiom "hand in one's notice" is unclear, but it has been in use in English since at least the mid-20th century. It is a common phrase used in employment contexts. This phrase is used to describe a situation where someone formally informs their employer that they intend to resign from their job.