front of house
Britishnoun
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Mortgage rates jumped to a new high for the year, putting another hurdle in front of house hunters eager to buy.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026
There is a front of house and a back of house.
From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026
The club's top brass were in attendance for the conclusion – whatever it held – with chief executive Vinai Venkatesham front of house and sporting director Johan Lange sitting just behind.
From BBC ● May 24, 2026
You’re learning how to navigate your staff, front of house, back of house, in the kitchen.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 12, 2026
"Musket all 'tack up in front of house," said Up-na-tan.
From The Noank's Log A Privateer of the Revolution by Stoddard, W. O.
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