The Australian Dictionary of Invisible Culture for Teachers
give you a heads up on something
phrase: someone says these words (see more)
After a short time, something can happen. Because of this, you have to do something.
I want you to know this now, before this something happens.
Because of this, you can feel something good.
Because of this, you can feel something good towards me.
"Hey, just want to give you a heads up that Julie is looking for you. She looks pretty angry."
"Give me a heads up if you need any help. I can get something organised for you."
"Get Harold to give you a heads up on what's going to happen at the meeting this afternoon."
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