Front up
phrasal verb
To arrive somewhere and present yourself.
He said he would front up at my office at 10:00 AM
Often appears as...
- front up to someone's place
- front up at an event
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrasal verb
To provide or produce something.
She was asked to front up the money for the project
Often appears as...
- front up money
- front up evidence
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrasal verb
To admit something uncomfortable or unpleasant.
He had to front up to his mistakes
Often appears as...
- front up to mistakes
- front up to truth
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
phrasal verb
To approach someone in an aggressive way.
He decided to front up to the bullies
Often appears as...
- front up to bullies
- front up to enemies
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
phrasal verb
To arrive somewhere and present yourself.
He said he would front up at my office at 10:00 AM
Often appears as...
- front up to someone's place
- front up at an event
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrasal verb
To provide or produce something.
She was asked to front up the money for the project
Often appears as...
- front up money
- front up evidence
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrasal verb
To admit something uncomfortable or unpleasant.
He had to front up to his mistakes
Often appears as...
- front up to mistakes
- front up to truth
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
phrasal verb
To approach someone in an aggressive way.
He decided to front up to the bullies
Often appears as...
- front up to bullies
- front up to enemies
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Expectation of Arrival
Used when someone's presence is expected at a specific time or place, often for an appointment or meeting.
You need to front up at the interview by 9:00 AM sharp.
Pro Tip 2/2Informal Gathering
Commonly used for informal events, like meeting friends, rather than formal occasions.
Just front up at the party whenever you can.
Pro Tip 1/2Expectation of Arrival
Used when someone's presence is expected at a specific time or place, often for an appointment or meeting.
You need to front up at the interview by 9:00 AM sharp.
Pro Tip 2/2Informal Gathering
Commonly used for informal events, like meeting friends, rather than formal occasions.
Just front up at the party whenever you can.
Pro Tip 1/2Expectation of Arrival
Used when someone's presence is expected at a specific time or place, often for an appointment or meeting.
You need to front up at the interview by 9:00 AM sharp.
Pro Tip 2/2Informal Gathering
Commonly used for informal events, like meeting friends, rather than formal occasions.
Just front up at the party whenever you can.
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