heads up
interjection
(used to call attention to an impending danger or the need for immediate alertness.)
heads-ups
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pluralof heads-up.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Unambiguous heads-ups from forecasters from the NWS to state and local transportation officials in Northern Virginia began on the morning of Jan. 2, nearly 24 hours before the storm hit.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 14, 2022
He was exceptionally close with Engel, who gave Zuberi early heads-ups on legislation he intended to file and shared other details that could be useful to Zuberi, the emails show.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 30, 2020
I’ve given subtle heads-ups to my male co-workers for things like unzipped zippers but don’t want to be seen as policing a woman’s appearance.
From Slate ● May 17, 2018
It was the first time Scioscia had a position player throw in the bullpen, though he added, “We’ve given heads-ups to guys before.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2015
