in advance
in advance
Prior to something else, such as the start of something, a deadline, or the occurrence of an event. Unfortunately, you'll have to submit the piece in order to get paid. We never pay in advance. I like to check out the route in advance so I don't run into any surprises when I'm driving to my interview.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
in advance
[of something given, paid, or provided] before it is due. The bill isn't due for a month, but I paid it in advance. I want my pay in advance.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
in advance
1. Beforehand, ahead of time. For example, He insisted on being paid half his fee in advance.
2. in advance of. In front of, as in The point man moved in advance of the squad. [Mid-1600s]
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
in adˈvance (of something)
before the time that is expected; before something happens: a week/month/year in advance It’s cheaper if you book the tickets in advance. People were evacuated from the coastal regions in advance of the hurricane. OPPOSITE: in the wake of somebody/somethingSee also: advance
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
in advance
Ahead of time; beforehand.
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American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- all for the best
- a/the feel of (something)
- a necessary evil
- (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
- a straw will show which way the wind blows
- a crack at (someone or something)
- all right
- (you) wanna make something of it?
- a thing of the past
- a slew of (something)