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read the fine print

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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