jump the queue

Frequency: 6.58.8 per million words

To unfairly go ahead of others in a line.

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Examples (10)

  • It's unfair to jump the queue when others have been waiting patiently.
  • He tried to jump the queue at the concert, but was sent to the back.
  • People often get angry when someone attempts to jump the queue.
  • She always teaches her children not to jump the queue.
  • If you jump the queue, you'll just cause a disturbance.
  • The manager warned staff not to let customers jump the queue.
  • Nobody likes it when tourists jump the queue at popular attractions.
  • Despite the long wait, no one dared to jump the queue.
  • You shouldn't jump the queue; it's basic etiquette.
  • Trying to jump the queue is often seen as very rude behavior.