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
Elli (1)E-leeGerman
CorianderKAWR-ee-an-dərEnglish (Rare)
PierPYER (Italian), PEER (Dutch)Italian, Dutch
Jim[dʒim]
Haizea-Basque
GrÍMhildr-Norse Mythology, Ancient Scandinavian