有言在先

Explanation: Something to say in in advance. That advance was a greeting. 　　Usage: Predicate; as predicate, adverbial; refers to a greeting in advance 　　Source: Ming Feng Meng, "Awaken the common saying," Volume II 12 he made it clear beforehand, do not be scared you today. " 　　Examples: Moreover, you have ~, how may go back on? ★ Qing Wu Jian "painful history" back to the seventh 　　Results: Pickles roast carp 　　Postscript: Pickles roast carp 　　Riddle: Appointment; bald Thesaurus:  Have made afore