# fine print

idiom

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/fine-print
Updated: 2026-08-10

## Meaning

The details, restrictions, terms, or conditions, especially of a contract, often printed in very small type.

## Examples

- Always read the fine print before you sign a contract.
- 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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