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5 English Phrasal Verbs With 'FRONT'

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We have definitions for 5 phrasal verbs with 'FRONT'

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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