fair warning

noun

: enough warning to be able to avoid something bad

I'm giving you fair warning that you had better not discuss politics at dinner tonight.

Examples of fair warning in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The audio streaming app just gave us a fair warning about when Spotify Wrapped is about to be released. —

Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 25 Oct. 2024 But fair warning, this is not a tale for the faint of heart. —

Jordan Kopy, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024 The Santa-of-it-all (which fair warning, dovetails into the Jesus-of-it-all) helps prop up The Killer Clown Who Can’t Be Killed as a legendary horror icon worthy of the box office success he’s enjoyed thus far. —

Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 Sep. 2024 But fair warning — the train can only carry up to 20 passengers at a time. —

Cailey Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2024 And fair warning, like her tour this article is an extensive rollercoaster. —

Bryan West, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2024 But fair warning: The rush of getting that perfect piece is just the beginning. —

Blake Bakkila, Sunset Magazine, 5 Jan. 2024 Everyone, regardless of age, needs at least fair warning about something that could kill them. —

Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2024 Actions will stand out and give those around you a fair warning that things are about to change. —

Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 9 Feb. 2024

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