English Phrase of the Day

in front

Definitions

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in front
1. prep. In the position ahead. Often with of.
The leader, Jones, is well in front.
Hughes is in front of Smith, but behind Jackson.
2. prep. In the position where it can be seen.
Put your hands in front of you, on the desk.
3. prep. In the position opposite.
Sit in front of the computer.
4. prep. In the position nearest.
Put your book in front where it will be easier to reach.
5. prep. In the most forward position.
This car will seat two people in front and three in the back.
Analysis
in
1. prep. Used to indicate location, inclusion, or position within spatial, temporal or other limits.
2. prep. Contained by.
The dog is in the kennel.
3. prep. Within.
4. prep. Surrounded by.
front
1. n. The foremost side of something or the end that faces the direction it normally moves.
2. n. The side of a building with the main entrance.
3. n. A field of activity.
4. n. A person or institution acting as the public face of some other, covert group.
Officially it's a dry-cleaning shop, but everyone knows it's a front for the mafia.

You have me in front of you.

Things you can't talk about in front of the staff?

In front of the fireplace for all to see.

It was bad enough, him humiliating me in front of you.

Coming to a halt in front of the couch.

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