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Front for phrasal verb
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Meaning: Represent someone, especially when covering illegal or wrongful activities
(Inseparable | International English)
» Example: The solicitor FRONTS FOR a number of criminal gangs.
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Meaning: Represent someone, especially when covering illegal or wrongful activities
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Front off phrasal verb
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Meaning: 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.
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Meaning: Confront someone and let them know you are prepared to fight
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Front onto phrasal verb
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Meaning: Face (of a building)
(Inseparable | International English)
» Example: My house FRONTS ONTO the main square.
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Meaning: Face (of a building)
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Front out phrasal verb
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Meaning: Face up to someone, withstand criticism
(Separable [optional] | International English)
» Example: He accused her of lying, but she FRONTED him OUT
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Meaning: Face up to someone, withstand criticism
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Front up phrasal verb
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Meaning: Appear somewhere for a short time
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» Example: I hate these occasions, but I'll FRONT UP for the first half. -
Meaning: Advance cash for something
(Separable [optional] | International English)
» Example: She FRONTED UP the money we needed.
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Meaning: Appear somewhere for a short time