in front of
Preposition
Meaning
At or near the front part of (something).
In the presence of, in view of (someone).
Don't fight in front of the children!
Located before, ahead of, previous to (someone or something).
I'll take the one in front of the black one.
Write ‘Professor’ in front of her name.
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Never yawn in front of a lady.
Don't walk behind me; I may not lead. Don't walk in front of me; I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend.
The artist discards all theories, both his own and those of others. He forgets everything when he is in front of his canvas.
A husband should not talk of pretty girls in front of his wife.
Never stand in front of a judge or behind a donkey.
Behind the dog it is "dog,” in front of it, it's "mister dog.”.