in front of
Idioms-
Facing someone or a group, as in He was shy about speaking in front of a large audience . [Early 1600s]
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In someone's presence, as in Let's not fight in front of the children . [Mid-1800s]
Example Sentences
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"As a kid, I'd tell stories and jokes in front of my uncles and aunts and see the effect on them. I was just having fun, I don't know how to explain any better than that."
From BBC
The former midwife was formally installed in the historic ceremony at Canterbury Cathedral in southeast England in front of around 2,000 people including heir to the throne Prince William and his wife Catherine.
From Barron's
Alice was joined by four other finalists - Katie Nicoll, Riley, J Wax and Lo Rays - who took to the stage to perform in front of a live audience.
From BBC
“I was in front of our board of directors selling a deal that wasn’t just about the price. It involved a structure that reduced our control over an asset that we were spending a great deal of money on.”
In a further appearance in front of MPs the same year, Brittin was met with incredulity when he told them he didn't know how much he got paid.
From BBC
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