俚語~heads-up

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定義definition:
when you give someone heads-up about something, you let them know about something that might affect them later

用法use:
This is an expression that is often used in the workplace. We give our co-workers heads-up about issues that might affect them.

When we give someone heads-up, we don't expect them to react right away. We only want them to have the information.

When Matt Fine gave his employer heads-up that he was leaving, he gave them notice instead of just leaving.

例句examples:
“Hey! Just wanted to give you heads-up. There is a leak in that bathroom stall. You might want to use the other one.”

“I gave my teacher heads-up that I was going to be gone. I can't believe he called me at home when I wasn’t there.”

“It's really great when people give you heads up about sales at the mall because we don't all have time to go there and look.”