fine print
noun
: something thoroughly and often deliberately obscure
especially : a part of an agreement or document spelling out restrictions and limitations often in small type or obscure language
Example Sentences
Read the fine print before you sign the contract.
Recent Examples on the Web As for the fine print, Recon is rumored to cost around $150,000. 
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2022 As more of those consumers dive into virtual worlds, there are sure to be new legal wrangles over the fine print that governs who owns what. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 18 Aug. 2022 But to get Manchin’s approval, the bill’s fine print links any development of renewable energy on federal land to an expansion of oil and gas drilling on those lands. Wes Siler, Outside Online, 28 July 2022 To anyone examining the fine print and crunching the numbers, the late Buck O’Neil might be considered a fringe member of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Scott Ostler, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 July 2022 The posting’s fine print said candidates must live within commuting distance of Springbox’s Austin, Texas, office. Lindsay Ellis, WSJ, 5 July 2022 Respect, safety, and freedom should be afforded to all Black people, yet somehow, the culture is still trying to write in fine print exceptions to what should be an indisputable fact. Ineye Komonibo, refinery29.com, 28 June 2022 Be sure to read the fine print for qualifications and exceptions. Trey Williams, Fortune, 17 June 2022 Check the fine print for each, as some restaurants may require you to register for their rewards program or make a purchase through their app to qualify for any freebies or discounts. Jayme Deerwester, USA TODAY, 3 June 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1891, in the meaning defined above
Legal Definition
fine print
noun
: a part of an agreement or document spelling out restrictions or limitations often in small type or obscure language