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.
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But apparently voters should have read the fine print in state law.
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Daniel Borenstein, The Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2024
Look before you book As with any sales promotions, consumers should read the fine print before pulling the trigger.
—Anne Marie Lee, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2024
Read the fine print, then book to save 40 percent off stays until August 31, 2025.
—Dan Koday, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2024
The fine print: The analysis counts community newspapers, standalone digital sites, ethnic outlets and public broadcasting, but not local TV or radio.
—Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 2 Dec. 2024
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Daniel Borenstein, The Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2024
Look before you book As with any sales promotions, consumers should read the fine print before pulling the trigger.
—Anne Marie Lee, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2024
Read the fine print, then book to save 40 percent off stays until August 31, 2025.
—Dan Koday, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2024
The fine print: The analysis counts community newspapers, standalone digital sites, ethnic outlets and public broadcasting, but not local TV or radio.
—Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Fine print.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fine%20print. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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