Up-front

adj, adv

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of upfront. alt-of, alternative

    "Leaked documents from TfL poured cold water over the prospect of driverless trains. They concluded there was no financial case because because of the very high up-front infrastructure costs."

Adverb
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of upfront. alt-of, alternative

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beforehanddirecthonestsimple

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"You have to be up-front and candid at interviews."

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