read the fine print



read the fine print

to know all the information contained in a document read the small print This new law will disappoint a lot of voters once they have had a chance to read the fine print. You should always read the fine print before signing a contract.
Etymology: based on the idea that often what is printed in very small type in a document is the most important information
See also: fine, print, read

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Chinyelu-Western African, Igbo
Hidde-Frisian
Ferris['feris]
Roul-Medieval French, Medieval English
AureoleAWR-ee-olEnglish (Rare)
WilmerWIL-mərEnglish