up-front

Definition

  • adjective: not keeping anything secret or hidden
  • adjective: being or coming in or at the front
  • used to refer to money that is paid in advance

Examples

  • The deal requires more 'up-front' cash than I can come up with.

  • They were 'up-front' about their financial position.

  • I have been very 'up-front' with you.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) mean sometimes, but... - Then why do you like her? - Why do you? Look, there's good and bad to everybody. Right? Regina's just... - She's just more up-front about it. - Oh, no. It was coming up. The word vomit. I didn't mean to say it, but... She's cheating on you! What? Did he say why? Who? (..)
    2004 Mean Girls