Thanks for your Heads-up.

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CalifJim · Accepted Answer

0 It 01u00could02u00 be used for something desirable, but I haven't heard it used that way as often.02br
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01cite10HSS12cite10Dictionaries say heads-up, in "Thanks for your heads-up," is used for a warning for something undesirable or something that requires alert that could happen soon. Is it only used for those? Couldn't it be used for something desirable too?12br
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11font00I received a "heads-up" email just today to let me know that there would probably be a meeting of the board I serve on. I don't know that this is positive or negative - probably neutral. I also used the 'heads-up' simply to inform the property manager of my condominium that a large bill would be coming and he should not be alarmed. Neutral, again, probably.02font02br
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01font00I think it could also be used to inform people that a surprise retirement party (example) will be coming in the near future and that people might want to save a date. 02font0-

HSS · Answer

0Thanks, Jim. Thanks, Philip. I was writing this post when Philip's message came in.02br
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00Just to get some more sense of the expression, it could be used for something like this, couldn't it?02br
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00(They are holding a meeting with their partner company)02br
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01b00Meeting participant of the company02b00: I think that meeting will definately determine the future direction we are heading in.02br
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01b00Outsider informant02b00: I hear your partner will bring in a surprise proposal for a more profitable tie-in. You might want to get more details of that in advance. Better prepare!02br
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01b00MP02b00: Oh, is that right? Gee, thanks, 01u00thanks for the heads-up02u00. I will tell my team that, and have them get on it right away.02br
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CalifJim · Answer

0 I see that example as typical. It's a good illustration of just how that expression is used.02br
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HSS · Answer

0Many thanks, CJ. I feel like I can use the phrase now. Great.02br
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