Heads up Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈhɛdz/ /ˈəp

HEDZ-UP

UK

hˈɛdz/ /ˈʌp

HEDZ-UP

Definition

A warning or piece of information given in advance, usually to prepare someone for something that is going to happen.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal and mainly spoken, especially in American English. Often used as 'Just a heads up,' followed by what the warning is about. Do not use in formal writing. Frequently signals practical information you should know soon.

• Spanish: aviso - advertencia (informal)
• Portuguese (BR): aviso - alerta (informal)
• Portuguese (PT): aviso - alerta (informal)
• Chinese (Simplified): 提醒 - 警告（非正式）
• Chinese (Traditional): 提醒 - 警告（非正式）
• Hindi: चेतावनी - सूचना (अनौपचारिक)
• Arabic: تنبيه - تحذير (غير رسمي)
• Bengali: সতর্কবার্তা - পূর্বাভাস
• Russian: предупреждение - напоминание
• Japanese: 注意喚起 - 事前連絡
• Vietnamese: lời nhắc nhở - lời cảnh báo trước
• Korean: 미리 알림 - 사전 경고
• Turkish: uyarı - önceden bilgilendirme
• Urdu: پیشگی اطلاع - وارننگ
• Indonesian: peringatan - informasi sebelumnya

Example Sentences

Just a heads up—the meeting starts at 9 a.m.

basic

I wanted to give you a heads up about the roadworks tomorrow.

basic

Thanks for the heads up!

basic

She gave me a heads up that the boss would be visiting.

natural

Here’s a quick heads up: the train is running late.

natural

Just a heads up—your favorite café is closing early today.

natural