forewarn (someone) of (something)

forewarn (someone) of (something)

To inform someone of something in advance. Thanks for forewarning me of the boss's foul mood today—I made sure to steer clear of him. I tried to forewarn the kids of the threat of rain, but they didn't listen and got drenched on the walk home from school. Hey, I forewarned you of Uncle Ned's ability to ramble. You're the one who got him started on his collection of antique binoculars!

See also: forewarn, of

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