lie before
1 of 1verb/laɪ bɪˈfɔr/
Forms:lies before,lying before,lay before,lain before
1
to exist or occur in the future
- A lifetime of opportunities lay before the young graduate, filled with the promise of new experiences and personal growth.
- The company faced a challenging period with many uncertainties lying before it.
- The students had their entire careers lying before them, brimming with opportunities and challenges.
- Despite the uncertainty of the future, there was a sense of optimism about what lay before them.