fair warning

Frequency: 7.011.0 per million words

a warning that is reasonable and gives enough time to prepare

warningADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

fair

Examples (10)

  • They sent us fair warning of their arrival.
  • I'm giving you fair warning: if you break the rules again, you'll be expelled.
  • The company gave its employees fair warning about the upcoming layoffs.
  • You received fair warning about the deadline, so there's no excuse for being late.
  • Without fair warning, the sudden change in policy caused widespread confusion.
  • The storm forecast provided fair warning for residents to evacuate.
  • We always appreciate fair warning before major system updates.
  • Consider this your fair warning to start preparing for the exams now.
  • The landlord must give tenants fair warning before increasing the rent.
  • It's only fair to give them warning of the potential risks.