just a heads up on something vs just a heads up for something

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They are interchangeable and convey the same meaning. The choice between 'on' and 'for' in this context is a matter of personal preference.

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just a heads up on something

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to inform someone about something in advance or to give them a warning. It is a casual way of letting someone know about a particular situation.

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Just a heads-up on the man who murdered my wife next time.
I called 'cause I got a heads-up on your missing person.
Could've used a heads-up on that one.
Just a heads up. I can smell you from here.
Just a heads up, Chris Flowers is in the lobby.
Just a heads up, Kenny, it might not be relevant.
Hi. Just a heads-up, Felix.
I just wanted to get a heads up on when you'd like to make the formal announcement.
Could've used a heads-up on that.
Look, Joe, I really wish you guys would have given me a heads-up on this.
I called the US Attorney's office to get a heads-up on who the opposing counsel is.
Could have used a heads-up on that.
This is the best surprise ever... Although I could have used a heads-up on this.
My dad didn't have much of a heads-up on this whole father thing and he is still getting the hang of things.
I wanted to give you a little bit of a heads-up on what to expect today.
Nick gave us a heads-up on his way out of town.
I wanted to give you a heads up on this idea that Captain LaGuerta's got into her head.
Those are some things you give a heads-up on.
Probably slipped on something, I guess you gashed your head up on the way down.
Just a heads up... he's kind of in love with me.

Alternatives:

just a heads up for something
just wanted to give you a heads up on something
just a quick heads up on something
just a friendly heads up on something
just a little heads up on something

just a heads up for something

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to inform someone about something in advance or to give them a warning. It is a casual way of letting someone know about a particular situation.

Show examples from the web [+]

Just a heads up. I can smell you from here.
Just a heads up, Chris Flowers is in the lobby.
Just a heads up, Kenny, it might not be relevant.
Hi. Just a heads-up, Felix.
Just a heads up... he's kind of in love with me.
Just a heads up, if he doesn't show, I'm still getting naked.
Just a heads up... the water pressure in the shower's a little low.
But I doubt you'd be giving me a heads-up about all this, which means, currently... that's just a threat.
Just a heads-up, there's a girl asleep on the couch.
Just a heads up, I think the farm's a Walmart now.
Just a heads up, I might vomit;
Just a heads-Up it's bad in there. Okay.
Honey, just a heads up- I may have to store A few things for the fundraiser in your garage.
Just a heads up then... you'll be getting a subpoena.
Just a heads-up on the man who murdered my wife next time.
Just a heads-up- I might be a few years older than you're expecting.
Just a heads up, fellas.
So this is just a heads up That I do know how to carry my weight in this business.
Just a heads-up, Serena's here,
Just a heads-up - It's bad in there. Okay.

Alternatives:

just a heads up on something
just wanted to give you a heads up for something
just a quick heads up for something
just a friendly heads up for something
just a little heads up for something

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just a heads up on something vs just a heads up for something