front to back
idiom
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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Practicing good hygiene: For females, this includes wiping from front to back after a bowel movement, which reduces exposure to bacteria from stool.
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Matthew Wosnitzer, Verywell Health, 28 Feb. 2025
Right now, that honor rests with the iPhone 6, which measures 6.9mm from front to back.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
From front to back, the album is detailed, deeply visual, and a testament to narrative songwriting.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 14 Feb. 2025
The most complete camper available loads in three different modules running front to back behind the driver's seat: a compact stove/fridge block, a sink module with under-counter water storage, and a rear cabinet with top shelf and various cubbies and compartments.
—New Atlas, 24 Jan. 2025
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Matthew Wosnitzer, Verywell Health, 28 Feb. 2025
Right now, that honor rests with the iPhone 6, which measures 6.9mm from front to back.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
From front to back, the album is detailed, deeply visual, and a testament to narrative songwriting.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 14 Feb. 2025
The most complete camper available loads in three different modules running front to back behind the driver's seat: a compact stove/fridge block, a sink module with under-counter water storage, and a rear cabinet with top shelf and various cubbies and compartments.
—New Atlas, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Front to back.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/front%20to%20back. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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