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front of house

British  

noun

  1. the areas of a theatre, opera house, etc, used by the audience

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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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