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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Sprinkle with flaky salt and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, switching the sheets from top to bottom and front to back halfway through the baking time, until the cookies turn golden at the edges and on the bottom. — ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026 The 2027 dates will bring the anniversary production back to Australia and New Zealand after the band’s recent international run, giving fans the chance to hear The Sickness front to back before a second set spanning the rest of their catalog. — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2026 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 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 2 Nov. 2026.

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