5 English Phrasal Verbs With 'FRONT'

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5 phrasal verbs with 'FRONT'

Front for

1. Represent someone, especially when covering illegal or wrongful activities
   (Inseparable | International English)
   
   » Example: The solicitor FRONTS FOR a number of criminal gangs.

Front off

1. Confront someone and let them know you are prepared to fight
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: The two guys FRONTED each other OFF, but someone managed to calm them down before it got out of hand.

Front onto

1. Face (of a building)
   (Inseparable | International English)
   
   » Example: My house FRONTS ONTO the main square.

Front out

1. Face up to someone, withstand criticism
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: He accused her of lying, but she FRONTED him OUT

Front up

1. Appear somewhere for a short time
   (Intransitive | Australian English)
   
   » Example: I hate these occasions, but I'll FRONT UP for the first half.
2. Advance cash for something
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: She FRONTED UP the money we needed.

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