advance

advance (something) to (one)

To pay one ahead of schedule. Maria's boss advanced next week's paycheck to her so that she could pay her car repair bill.
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advance (up)on (something or some place)

To move forward or maneuver toward a location or goal, such as in a military offensive or a similarly coordinated march or effort. The army advanced upon the enemy capital. After gathering at city hall, the protesters advanced on the senator's office.
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advance notice

A notification, signal, or sign that something is going to happen or is expected to happen. I know that we were all surprised that Dad decided to move to China, but I think his learning Mandarin last year was something of an advance notice.
See also: advance, notice

advance the ball

In sports such as basketball and football, to move the ball closer to the goal (i.e. the basket or end zone). They were unable to advance the ball on fourth down, so their opponent took possession.
See also: advance, ball

advance toward (something or some place)

To move forward or maneuver toward a location or goal The army advanced toward the enemy capital. I crossed the street to avoid the strange man advancing toward me.
See also: advance, toward

any advance on (something)

1. A phrase used by an auctioneer to try to increase the bids at an auction. I've got $500! Any advance on $500?
2. By extension, a way to ask if something has progressed. Any advance on that project I assigned you last week?
See also: advance, any, on

be ahead of (someone's or something's) time

To be more innovative than can be properly appreciated during the time that someone or something is producing such innovation. He was really ahead of his time with this music—critics in the 1970s just couldn't see it. That show was really ahead of its time tackling issues like that.
See also: ahead, of, time

be in advance of (someone's or something's) time

To be more innovative than can be properly appreciated during the time that someone or something is producing such innovation. He was really in advance of his time with this music—critics in the 1970s just couldn't see it.
See also: advance, of, time

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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in advance of (someone or something)

Before; ahead of. You'll need to get a drug test in advance of starting this job. He was really in advance of his time with this music—critics in the 1970s just couldn't see it. How did you leave in advance of us and still get here after us?
See also: advance, of

make advances

To approach someone in a flirtatious, amorous, or sexual manner; to try or begin to seduce someone. Terry was fired after he began making advances at his secretary. I really wish I could go out to a bar or a club without a half dozen men making advances.
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make advances at (one)

To approach one in a flirtatious, amorous, or sexual manner; to try or begin to seduce one. Terry was fired after he began making advances at his secretary. I really wish I could go out to a bar or a club without a half dozen men making advances at me.
See also: advance, make

make advances to (one)

To approach one in a flirtatious, amorous, or sexual manner; to try or begin to seduce one. Terry was fired after he began making advances to his secretary. I really wish I could go out to a bar or a club without a half dozen men making advances to me.
See also: advance, make

on advance notice

With a notification, signal, or sign ahead of time that something is going to happen or is expected to happen. I can only give a speech on advance notice so that I have time to settle my nerves. It seems clear that he was able to prepare his answers to the committee's questions on advance notice.
See also: advance, notice, on

pay (for something) in advance

To make a payment before one collects or receives the thing being purchased. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used after "pay" to specify who is being paid. You'll have to pay them in advance for the tickets. You can reserve the new computer online, and you don't have to pay for it in advance. I hope you didn't pay him for the work in advance.
See also: advance, pay

thank you in advance

An expression of gratitude said to someone in written communication, especially email, when one has asked them to do something, answer a question, or provide some information. Please let me know as soon as you have confirmation from the board. Thank you in advance. Thank you in advance for your help with this issue.
See also: advance, thank

thanks in advance

An expression of gratitude said to someone in written communication, especially email, when one has asked them to do something, answer a question, or provide some information. Please let me know as soon as you have confirmation from the board. Thanks in advance.
See also: advance, thanks

with advance notice

Following or having a notification, signal, or sign that something is going to happen or is expected to happen in the near future. If you provide us with advance notice, we'll be able to arrange for a car to meet you at the airport. Mary's brother and his wife and kids just showed up at our door with no advance notice, expecting us to host them for a week and a half. I could have planned a much better dinner with a bit of advance notice, you know!
See also: advance, notice
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

advance something to someone or something (against something)

to make an early payment of a sum of money promised or owed to a person or organization. We advanced the money to Tom against his next month's salary.
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advance to(ward) someone or something

to move forward in the direction of someone or something. The line of people slowly advanced to the door of the theater.
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advance (up)on someone or something

to move toward someone or something. (Typically in military maneuvers or in team sports, such as American football. Upon is more formal and less commonly used than on.) They advanced upon the town, firing their rifles and shouting.
See also: advance, on

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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make advances to someone

 and make advances at someone
to flirt with someone; to begin to seduce someone. She began making advances to me, and I left the room. Mary made advances at every male she encountered.
See also: advance, make

pay in advance

to pay (for something) before it is received or delivered. I want to make a special order. Will I have to pay in advance? Yes, please pay in advance.
See also: advance, pay

with advance notice

 and on advance notice
with some kind of notification or indication that something is going to happen or is expected before it actually happens. We are happy to provide special meals for anyone with advance notice.
See also: advance, notice
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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make advances

1. Attempt to make someone's acquaintance or make overtures, as in The ambassador knew that the ministers would soon make advances to him. [Late 1600s]
2. Approach amorously or sexually, as in His wife accused him of making advances to the nanny. [c. 1700] Also see make a pass at.
See also: advance, make
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

any advance on —?

any higher bid than —?
This phrase is said by an auctioneer to elicit a higher bid, and so is used figuratively as a query about general progress in a particular matter.
See also: advance, any, on
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

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/something
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be ahead of/before/in advance of your ˈtime

have ideas or invent things before people are ready to accept them: He was sure that it was possible to fly to the moon, but he was ahead of his time and people laughed at him. She was a feminist before her time. OPPOSITE: be behind the times
See also: advance, ahead, before, of, time
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

advance on

or advance upon
v.
To move increasingly closer to someone or something: On the last lap of the race, I looked back and saw the other runners advancing on me. The army advanced upon the enemy's position.
See also: advance, on
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.

Thanks in advance

and TIA
phr. & comp. abb. an expression of gratitude given in advance of the hoped-for receipt of an answer to a question. I hope you can help me. TIA. Bob.
See also: advance, thanks
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

in advance

Ahead of time; beforehand.
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in advance of

In front of; ahead of.
See also: advance, of
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
See also:
  • advanced
  • advance (something) to (one)
  • advance to
  • pay (for something) cash on delivery
  • pay (for something) collect on delivery
  • pay (for something) COD
  • pay-for-play
  • put (one) to great expense
  • pay up
  • pay-to-play
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The North Carolina Educational Journal 2 (April 15, 1882): 1; Wilson Advance, September 30, 1881; January 6, 1882.
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Bersih also demanded that the EC provide a list of all the postal voters to the candidates before the votes are issued, and make an announcement regarding the amount of postal and advance voters in each constituency.
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Advance directives are the best way for parents and children to express their wishes for end-of-life care.
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The potential benefit of making advance directives available to people for mental health care was one of the driving forces behind the recommendations of the Commission on Mental Health Law Reform to amend the HCDA.
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"After a comprehensive search for a facility that would serve as a suitable corporate headquarters for its growing business, Covanta chose Advance@Southgate for its state-of-the-art facilities and amenities, ample parking and convenient location," stated Peter Cocoziello, CEO of Advance Realty.
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A review of these cases may lead one to conclude that whether the cash advance is a loan may be in the eye of the beholder.
Retail cash advances: loans or income?
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently analyzed when a taxpayer must report a cash advance volume discount as income.
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"Our strategy is to evaluate several delivery options for Ostabolin-C and we are pleased to advance this promising inhaled version of Ostabolin-C into the clinic with our partner Nektar."
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This process begins by formulating a health and care plan (formally known as the advance directive, which the NP develops within 30 days of a resident's nursing home admission).
How nurse practitioners enhance family communications: families' complex information needs are best met by someone with centralized expertise
One area where there is really an advance is the floor.
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