fine print

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Meaning · English

Details or conditions in a contract or agreement that are often unclear or easily overlooked.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Chi tiết hoặc điều kiện trong hợp đồng hoặc thỏa thuận thường không rõ ràng hoặc dễ bị bỏ qua

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Literally: small written text
Where it’s used: Used Widespread English

Examples

She didn't notice the fine print on her credit card contract.

AI-drafted example auto-approved by rule (illustrative, not a corpus attestation)

Sources & notes

Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-30; pending editor spot-check.

Common questions

What does “fine print” mean?

Details or conditions in a contract or agreement that are often unclear or easily overlooked. Literally: small written text

Is “fine print” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.