Definition: The limits, conditions, qualifications, or other details printed at the bottom or end of a contract.
Examples:
The contract might look good at first, but you have to read the fine print to know for sure.
The cell phone company’s new promotion sounds great, but when you read the fine print, you realize their offer is worthless.
(Note: “the fine print” is also sometimes called “the small print”)
Definition: to attract a lot of attention; to get noticed Examples: Everyone is talking about the new movie. It really made a splash. That new book is really popular. The author is on all the talk shows. She really made a splash.
Definition: to create a significant impression; to cause trouble, to be disruptive Examples: At your new job, be sure to speak up at meetings. You want to make waves right from the start. I didn't know anyone at the dinner party, so I kept quiet. I didn't want to make...
Definition: to say something awkward or inappropriate Examples: I saw my boss on the street yesterday. He was with a woman. I said I loved his wife's dress, but she wasn't his wife. She was his girlfriend. I definitely put my foot in my mouth that time. I thought the...