use something before something

use something before something
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.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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