for your information

for your information

So you know or are aware of something. The phrase is often said with irritation and is commonly abbreviated as "FYI." For your information, I was here at 7 AM, I just didn't see you.
See also: information
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

for your information

a phrase that introduces or follows a piece of information. (Can be spoken with considerable impatience.) Mary: What is this one? Sue: For your information, it is exactly the same as the one you just asked about. Bob: How long do I have to wait here? Bill: For your information, we will be here until the bus driver feels that it is safe to travel.
See also: information
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

for your inforˈmation


1 (abbr. FYI) written on documents that are sent to somebody who needs to know the information in them but does not need to deal with them
2 (informal) used to tell somebody that they are wrong about something: For your information, I don’t even have a car.
See also: information
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • information
  • that feeling when
  • that feel when
  • rest in peace
  • FYI
  • nota bene
  • come to mention it
  • absent without leave
  • AWOL
  • BCNU