to be to the fore

  • 1bring something to the fore — bring sth to the ˈfore idiom to make sth become noticed by people Main entry: ↑foreidiom …

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  • 2At the fore — Fore Fore, n. The front; hence, that which is in front; the future. [1913 Webster] {At the fore} (Naut.), at the fore royal masthead; said of a flag, so raised as a signal for sailing, etc. {To the fore}. (a) In advance; to the front; to a… …

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  • 3To the fore — Fore Fore, n. The front; hence, that which is in front; the future. [1913 Webster] {At the fore} (Naut.), at the fore royal masthead; said of a flag, so raised as a signal for sailing, etc. {To the fore}. (a) In advance; to the front; to a… …

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  • 4Drums of the Fore and Aft — The Fore and Aft Regiment is the nickname of the fictional The Fore and Fit Princess Hohenzollern Sigmaringen Anspach s Merther Tydfilshire Own Royal Loyal Light Infantry, Regimental District 329A. [1] It is mentioned in The Drums of the Fore and …

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  • 5to the fore — adverb (or adjective) 1. a. : within call b. : in a still surviving state : alive 2. : in available or ready condition used of money, credit, or other resources 3 …

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  • 6come to the fore — verb make oneself visible; take action (Freq. 1) Young people should step to the fore and help their peers • Syn: ↑step forward, ↑come forward, ↑step up, ↑step to the fore, ↑come out • …

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  • 7to the fore — to a position that cannot be ignored. Whenever he is challenged, his stubbornness comes to the fore. The doom and gloom guys are sure trade wars will rise to the fore again soon. Usage notes: often used in the form bring to the fore: Dry… …

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  • 8(be) to the fore — be/come to the ˈfore idiom (BrE) (NAmE be at the ˈfore) to be/become important and noticed by people; to play an important part • She has always been to the fore at moments of crisis. • …

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  • 9(be) at the fore — be/come to the ˈfore idiom (BrE) (NAmE be at the ˈfore) to be/become important and noticed by people; to play an important part • She has always been to the fore at moments of crisis. • …

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  • 10to the fore — {adv.} or {adj. phr.} Into leadership; out into notice or view; forward. * /The hidden skill of the lawyer came to the fore during the trial./ * /In the progress of the war some new leaders came to the fore./ …

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