〜手前てまえ

手前 has several related uses. It can mean being physically in front of someone (in their presence) or in front of them in a literal sense, but it is also used to refer to one’s own position or perspective in a situation. When you say something "in someone’s手前" you’re indicating that you are doing or not doing something within that person’s presence or impact, often carrying a sense of accountability or propriety. It can also express something done from one’s own standpoint or “in my/our position.” The nuance often implies consideration of others’ feelings or the social context, especially in formal or polite speech.