Always read the fine print before you sign a contract.
fine print
idiomThe details, restrictions, terms, or conditions, especially of a contract, often printed in very small type.
I almost bought the phone, but the fine print said I had to pay extra fees every month.
The lawyer warned his client that the fine print contained several restrictive clauses that could jeopardize the entire agreement.
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chance'd be a fine thing
Synonym of no chance or fat chance, with a somewhat more cheerful attitude.
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down to a fine art
To a point of exceptional proficiency.
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fine feathers make fine birds
Something that appears beautiful or good is by definition beautiful or good.
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fine line
A difference, albeit vague and difficult to discern.
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licence to print money
A means of generating a large income with little effort.
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not to put too fine a point on it
Used to apologize for a possibly impolite statement one is making; to put it bluntly; to express it in plain terms.
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small print
fine print