fine print

[fahyn] /faɪn/

noun

printed matter in small-sized type.

the detailed wording of a contract, lease, insurance policy, or the like, often set in type smaller than the main body of the document and including general restrictions or qualifications that could be considered disadvantageous:

Make sure you read the fine print before signing.

Also called small print.

Origin

1955-60

Related forms

fine-print, adjective

Examples from the web for fine print

Check out the details on other fine print of that sale on the airline's website.
It is wise to pay close attention to the tour details and read the fine print.
Before you sign a personal guarantee for a small-business loan, read the fine print.
And unless they pay attention to the fine print, they may not even know they're doing good.
But read the fine print carefully, because each policy is slightly different.
If you're considering taking advantage of a rebate or incentive program when you install your solar panels, read the fine print.
With any product, reading the fine print will help you make educated choices.
The other party begged him to read the fine print but he refused.
They can end up being extremely confusing, with lots of fine print.
Further fine print may give fund managers even more discretion.

British Dictionary definitions for fine print

fine print

noun

matter set in small type, as in a contract, esp considered as containing unfavourable conditions that the signer might overlook Also called small print