up front (EN)

phrase

phrase “up front”

1. being honest and direct; not hiding anything
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   She was up front about her plans to leave the company at the end of the year.
2. (especially about money) paid or done in advance
   The landlord requires two months' rent up front before you can move in.
3. before something begins; in advance
   Let's agree on the terms up front to avoid confusion later.
4. at the front; in a forward position
   The children sat up front in the classroom where they could see the board clearly.
5. (in soccer) in an attacking position
   The coach put his best striker up front to lead the offense.