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
The fine print: The Department of Agriculture has data on poultry kept on farms, but doesn't track numbers of backyard chickens.
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Carly Mallenbaum, Axios, 15 Feb. 2025
However, such deals often come with caveats in the fine print, such as requiring that customers add a new line of service or sign up for a specific (and often expensive) plan.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN, 7 Feb. 2025
But the fine print has sparked significant legal and political scrutiny, with some unions and prominent Democrats warning federal workers against taking it.
—Nik Popli, TIME, 4 Feb. 2025
Be sure to read the fine print of any home warranty to understand what is and isn’t covered.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 3 Feb. 2025
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Carly Mallenbaum, Axios, 15 Feb. 2025
However, such deals often come with caveats in the fine print, such as requiring that customers add a new line of service or sign up for a specific (and often expensive) plan.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN, 7 Feb. 2025
But the fine print has sparked significant legal and political scrutiny, with some unions and prominent Democrats warning federal workers against taking it.
—Nik Popli, TIME, 4 Feb. 2025
Be sure to read the fine print of any home warranty to understand what is and isn’t covered.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 3 Feb. 2025
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“Fine print.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fine%20print. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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