pay (for something) up front

To pay (for something) at the outset or at the moment of purchase, as opposed to in installments or after something is completed. Unfortunately, if you want to take the course, you will have to pay up front. How much money do you think I have? Of course I can't pay for the car up front!

See also: front, pay, up

See also:

from the outset
at the outset
at/from the outset
outset
keep (something) dark
keep it/something dark
keep something dark
sublime to the ridiculous
from the sublime to the ridiculous
the never-never plan

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