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                           Phrase(s): use something before something  1. to consume or use something before using something else.  •  Use this jar before that one. This one is older.  •  I used the old one before the one you just bought. 2. to consume or use something before a specified date.  •  I will use this bottle of catsup before May.  •  You should use this one before the date stamped on the bottom.
                           
                           
                           
                           
                        
    
                       
                    
                        
                        
                        
                    
 
                    
                        McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs