fine print
noun
: something thoroughly and often deliberately obscure
especially
: a part of an agreement or document spelling out restrictions and limitations often in small type or obscure language
Examples of fine print in a Sentence
Read the fine print before you sign the contract.
Recent Examples on the Web
Remember to act quickly on these travel discounts and read the fine print, as many deals have different booking windows, blackout dates, and other stipulations.
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Dan Koday, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2024
Look at the fine print to verify plans, promises and the accuracy of information necessary for your success.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2024
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Dan Koday, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2024
Look at the fine print to verify plans, promises and the accuracy of information necessary for your success.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for fine print
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“Fine print.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fine%20print. Accessed 17 May. 2024.
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