Up Front Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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up front What does up front mean?	honest, correct	He was very up front when giving me the information about the new office.
up front What does up front mean?	honest; truthful; forthright
up front What does up front mean?	in advance; at the start; at the outset
up front What does up front mean?	honest, correct	The man was very up front when giving me the information about the new office.
	Some Random Idioms
start the ball rolling What does "start the ball rolling" mean?	to start/begin an activity or action	I will start the ball rolling by making some telephone calls to my co-workers.
on horseback What does "on horseback" mean?	on the back of a horse	We rode to the river on horseback.
change hands What does "change hands" mean?	to be transferred from one person to another	The small business changed hands many times during the last several years.
if at first you don't succeed try, try again What does "if at first you don't succeed try, try again" mean?	if you are patient and persevere you will achieve your goal even if you do not succeed at first	The father taught his son to be patient and keep trying. "If at first you don't succeed try, try again," he said often.
slip through (someone's) fingers What does "slip through (someone's) fingers" mean?	to get away from someone, to lose track of someone or something	The job opportunity slipped through my fingers which was very disappointing. The sales receipts slipped through my fingers and I could not find them.

close call What does "close call" mean?	an accident or incident that almost happens but does not happen	I had a close call this morning when the truck almost hit me.
shoe is on the other foot What does "shoe is on the other foot" mean?	one is experiencing the same things that one caused someone else to experience	one is experiencing the same things that one caused someone else to experienceThe supervisor treated the employees badly but now the shoe is on the other foot and his new boss treats him badly.
on top of (something/things) What does "on top of (something/things)" mean?	to be managing very well, to be in control of things	We are able to keep on top of our work now that we have someone to help us.
bail (someone) out What does "bail (someone) out" mean?	to pay a sum of money that allows someone to get out of jail while waiting for a trial	The singer had to pay much money to bail himself out of prison.
black eye What does "black eye" mean?	a bruise near one's eye which makes it appear black	The man received a black eye when he bumped into the closed door.

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Up Front Idiom