give (one) a heads up
give (one) a heads up
To give one a preliminary notice, especially of future difficulty, trouble, or danger. "Heads up" is often hyphenated. Make sure to give everyone a heads up about the inspection tomorrow morning. We don't want anyone coming in unprepared. Just give me a heads-up if you need a ride.
See also: give, head, up
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- give (one) the works
- give (one) a fresh start
- give (one) static
- don't give (something) a second thought
- (Can I) give you a lift?
- give anything (for something)
- all in, be
- be all in
- give ground
- give (one's) ground