# small print

idiom

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

## Meaning

fine print

## Examples

- Always read the small print before you sign a contract.
- I almost bought the insurance, but the small print revealed that it does not cover accidents.
- The company hid the most restrictive conditions in the small print, hoping that customers would ignore the details and sign the agreement without question.

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