upfront
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definition
adverb
I was sitting up front
at the front; in front.
the salesmen are paid commission up front
(of a payment) in advance.
adjective
he'd been upfront about his intentions
bold, honest, and frank.
The next day, O'Brien's solicitor sent a letter to another lawyer saying that the options being looked at by the department were either to have no upfront payment, or a maximum cap.
(of a payment) made in advance.
example
She would have gone and sat by herself in the front, but it was so cold 'upfront' .
We may not agree with her philosophy in life, but at least she's honest, and 'upfront' with her views.
There is a 3 per cent 'upfront' brokerage fee in addition to an annual 1.5 per cent management charge.
They were asked to support one another, to have conversations even when they were uncomfortable, and to be honest and 'upfront' at all times.
The next day, O'Brien's solicitor sent a letter to another lawyer saying that the options being looked at by the department were either to have no 'upfront' payment, or a maximum cap.
The minister has now given strong indications that he intends to propose a move to an Australian-type system of long-term loans or deferred payments, rather than a return to 'upfront' fees.
Somehow the moral do-gooders need to be by passed and honest, 'upfront' information needs to be given at the right time.
I happen to know a cop personally, and she is (as far as I know) an honest and 'upfront' person on and off the job.
As you navigate this week's issue, you'll see a new 'upfront' section and expanded coverage of style, health and beauty and tech.
We are straightforward and 'upfront' about the cost of our policies and how we would pay for them.
The company, Ventracor, is 'upfront' about its intentions.
They are not cheap compared with traditional funds, which are moving towards abolishing 'upfront' fees.
A long, black, steel gate positioned 'upfront' served as the only entrance into the large, theater-looking edifice.
However, many suppliers required payment 'upfront' , which caused cashflow problems.
The Icelandic airline that flew passengers for collapsed tour operator JetGreen secured a substantial 'upfront' payment and security deposit from the firm.
If every candidate was this 'upfront' , the whole election process would be much more streamlined and less vicious.
And of course - I mean, they're very 'upfront' about this.
That is a very serious matter, and I believe the Government owes it to its people to be honest and 'upfront' .
The European deal should be worth a six-figure sum to the company, which will charge a small 'upfront' fee and take a share of the revenue from every message sent by people playing the quiz game.
But they were very honest and 'upfront' about the conditions of moviemaking.
Barbara Stickney, 52, landlady of The Phoenix Inn, George Street, said she was left without her bestselling Fosters Lager for two days when she was slightly late with an 'upfront' payment.
This is the Prime Minister who is open, 'upfront' , and accessible.
Some credit-card firms have started charging 'upfront' fees to cardholders who wish to transfer balances from other cards.
He is right to be 'up front' with the British people about the perils we face.
Customers wanting to use badminton courts or table tennis tables have been told they must pay 'up front' .
Mr Milne deserves credit of a sort for having the courage to be 'up front' about where he stands.
If you choose to pay commission, you may not have to pay anything 'up front' , but make sure you know what the rate is before you buy.
He'd waited five years on the list, and he'd needed to pay 'up front' a year in advance.
From here on in, he is going to ask for money 'up front' before he works a cure on anyone.
We controlled the game 'up front' against a team that prides itself on being strong and physical.
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