Idiom
give a heads-up
Meanings
To warn or inform someone ahead of time about something that will happen soon.
To provide advance notice so someone can prepare or adjust plans.
Definition
To give a heads-up means to warn or inform someone in advance so they can prepare.
To give a heads-up is to tell someone something important before it happens. It is usually a helpful warning or early notice, not a full detailed explanation. People use it so others have time to get ready or avoid a problem.
Examples
- Can you give a heads-up before you bring guests over?
- My manager gave a heads-up that the meeting time might change.
- Just giving a heads-up: the road is closed near the station.
- Please give a heads-up if you’re going to be late.
- They gave a heads-up about the software update happening tonight.
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