small print

noun

1. fine print.

small print

noun

1. matter in a contract, etc, printed in small type, esp when considered to be a trap for the unwary

Idioms and Phrases

Also, fine print. The details in a contract or other document, often indicating restrictions or other disadvantages. For example, Be sure you read the small print before you sign your name to it, or They had the warranty terms in fine print, so you'd overlook the fact that it was only good for a month. This idiom alludes to the fact that such material is often printed in smaller type than the rest of the document. [Mid-1900s]

Example Sentences

Byrne, speaking on BBC's radio 4 on Sunday, said there would be "a lot of small print attached to these loan conditions" to ensure suppliers are helped.

From BBC

The 71-year-old claimed responses to his complaints were sent in small print, something that had left him "irritated and infuriated".

From BBC

It was not enough for the details to be buried in small print.

From BBC

In small print in one corner, the ad reveals that she was created using AI.

From BBC

This means you don't have to spend time deciphering Nutrition Facts labels, which are often in small print and can be confusing to interpret.

From Salon