front to back

phrase

of a piece of clothing
: with the front where the back should be : backwards
He accidentally put the sweater on front to back.

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Each left and right trio of legs is connected by a beam running front to back, while the left legs connect with their right counterparts via transverse crossbeams, creating a big rectangular roof frame. — New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2026 Garrix doesn’t disagree, but trusts that depth will come through when people hear MARTY front to back. — Rachel Narozniak, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2026 Instead of reading the book front to back, students are instructed to read portions of the book and complete worksheets on those portions, the letter states. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2026 Bake focaccia, rotating pan front to back halfway through, until deep golden brown, 23–28 minutes. — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for front to back

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“Front to back.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/front%20to%20back. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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