Heads up!
Related to Heads up!: give a heads up
heads up
1. An interjection used as a warning for imminent danger or something that one needs to be aware of. "Heads up!" he shouted as the brick fell off the edge of the building. Heads up, the boss is looking for you and she looks angry!
2. noun A preliminary notice, especially of future difficulty, trouble, or danger; a warning. Often hyphenated. Make sure everyone gets the heads-up about the inspection tomorrow morning. We don't want anyone coming in unprepared. Hey, just a heads-up—the boss is in a foul mood, so don't do anything to attract attention to yourself! Just give me a heads-up if you need a ride.
See also: head, up
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
Heads up!
Raise your head and look around you carefully for information or something that you need to see or avoid. Heads up! Watch out for that door! Heads up! There is a car coming.
See also: Head
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
Heads up!
exclam. Look out! Heads up! Watch out for the swinging bucket!
See also: Head
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
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