: a message that alerts or prepares : warning
gave him a heads-up that an investigation was pending
: showing or requiring keen awareness and swift action
heads-up football
a heads-up player
Alex Rodriguez's heads-up play helped give Seattle the upper hand in a 3-2 victory Saturday against Baltimore.—
Chuck Johnson
Chuck Johnson
—used as a warning to look out for danger especially overhead or to clear a passageway
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Examples of heads-up in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebMatt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Apr. 2024
Speaking with Billboard earlier in the year, Boone gave a heads-up on his new material.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 5 Apr. 2024
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Noun
Again, a heads-up: These drinks are relatively involved endeavors, which only underscores the beauty of top-notch cocktail making as a ritualistic art.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Apr. 2024
Speaking with Billboard earlier in the year, Boone gave a heads-up on his new material.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 5 Apr. 2024
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“Heads-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heads-up. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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