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
In the fine print was a reversal by the city of another decision.
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Joe Rubin, Sacramento Bee, 12 Apr. 2024
In the fine print, that piece of evidence turns out to be a single interview with a low-level official in one of the five countries where the charity worked—that’s it.
—Leif Wenar, WIRED, 27 Mar. 2024
Don’t jump into something without reading the fine print and adjusting what doesn’t work for you.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2024
Shoppers might want to read the fine print before joining a membership.
—Jenn McMillen, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
According to the fine print, any donor who wishes can direct their contribution to be distributed differently.
—CBS News, 22 Mar. 2024
Space Perspective does make the distinction in the fine print, recognizing that its Spaceship Neptune only reaches the edge of space.
—Passant Rabie / Gizmodo, Quartz, 19 Mar. 2024
The invitation's fine print says donations to the Trump 47 Committee will first be used to give the maximum amount allowed under federal law to Trump's campaign.
—CBS News, 22 Mar. 2024
Be sure to read the fine print, too, because there are often restrictions.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2024
Joe Rubin, Sacramento Bee, 12 Apr. 2024
In the fine print, that piece of evidence turns out to be a single interview with a low-level official in one of the five countries where the charity worked—that’s it.
—Leif Wenar, WIRED, 27 Mar. 2024
Don’t jump into something without reading the fine print and adjusting what doesn’t work for you.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2024
Shoppers might want to read the fine print before joining a membership.
—Jenn McMillen, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
According to the fine print, any donor who wishes can direct their contribution to be distributed differently.
—CBS News, 22 Mar. 2024
Space Perspective does make the distinction in the fine print, recognizing that its Spaceship Neptune only reaches the edge of space.
—Passant Rabie / Gizmodo, Quartz, 19 Mar. 2024
The invitation's fine print says donations to the Trump 47 Committee will first be used to give the maximum amount allowed under federal law to Trump's campaign.
—CBS News, 22 Mar. 2024
Be sure to read the fine print, too, because there are often restrictions.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2024
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“Fine print.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fine%20print. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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