jump the queue
The idiom "jump the queue" is commonly used in British English to describe skipping ahead in a line, often seen as unfair or improper.
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Definition
B2General
(informal, disapproving)To move ahead of others in a line, ignoring the established order.
Example
- He tried to jump the queue at the bus stop, but people quickly called him out.
- It's frustrating when someone jumps the queue at the supermarket.
B2General
(informal, disapproving)To gain an advantage by bypassing the proper procedure or waiting time.
Example
- She managed to jump the queue for the promotion by using her connections.
- It's not fair to jump the queue when others have been waiting patiently.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "jump the queue":
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