front up

verb

1. tr to pay (money) at the beginning of a business arrangement
2. to give one's best effort, esp in a physical contest

   we have to front up in the scrum if we want to beat the All Blacks

Example Sentences

"We know what a quality side South Africa are and the physicality they bring. This week we need to show real courage and front up against the world champions."

From BBC

“It was almost part of the war effort to keep the front up, to keep your appearance together as much as you could, to keep morale high,” says Durran.

From Los Angeles Times

He has to front up to the Covid inquiry on Monday, and on Tuesday there is the first vote on a plan he put his name to that has gone badly wrong.

From BBC

Malan spoke plainly, Wood showed none of his usual joker antics, while Root's turn to front up was so subdued it could have been a wake.

From BBC

"You've got to find ways to adapt. You've got to find ways to fight fire with fire at times and front up, but also play to our strengths and abilities. We had to try and move the ball more."

From BBC