....being given a heads up.

People like to give you a heads up nowadays. "Let me give you a heads up," they say. Well, excuse me, if I say "no thank you, keep my or your head out of this. You can tell me some interesting facts, give me important information or share some insightful comments."

There are many things I would like someone to give me. If I was being given an all-electric saloon car, like a Prius or Toyota, I would say "thank you. I really appreciate it." There is nothing I would like more than to sit in a traffic jam next to a big SUV feeling very satisfied with my contribution to saving the planet. I would also like to be given a pat on the head - always welcome in these troubling times. What about being given free Internet access? If someone said to me "Let me give you free Internet access," that would be paradise, in fact.

Who was the first person to give a heads up? Was it a US president? Maybe Hollywood. Did a leading male actor ever give his leading lady a heads up? If so, where and when?

Of course, keep your head up, which means stay alert, is entirely acceptable. He held his head up high — maintained his dignity — great, I like it. 

Whenever anyone offers a heads up to you, then a firm refusal is required.