upfront

Everyday

1. Upfront means paid or done in advance, before the work or goods are received (money). tree →
2. An upfront person is honest and open about things. tree →

In the lessons

In money lessons and adult life, paying upfront means paying before you get the goods. In everyday talk, being upfront means saying things clearly and honestly. Phrases: pay upfront, be upfront about.

Examples

• You have to pay upfront for the concert tickets. tree →
• The builder wanted half the money upfront. tree →
• She was upfront about her mistake. tree →
• Be upfront with your friends. tree →
• The fee is paid upfront. tree →
• He was upfront and told the truth. tree →

Note

Can be written as one word (upfront) or two (up front). In maths, «pay 20 upfront» means subtract 20 first from the total.