up–front 
/ˌʌpˈfrʌnt/ adjective
/ˌʌpˈfrʌnt/ adjective 1 [more up–front; most up–front] : not keeping anything secret or hidden : honest and direct
▪ I have been very up-front with you. ▪ They were up-front about their financial position. 2 — used to refer to money that is paid in advance ▪ The deal requires more up-front cash than I can come up with. ▪ up-front fees — see also up front at 1front
▪ I have been very up-front with you. ▪ They were up-front about their financial position.
