Jumping the cue In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "jumping the cue", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jimmy Hung calendar 2022-04-01 09:04

Meaning of Jumping the cue (redirected from jump the queue )

Synonyms:

cut in line , jump the line

Jump the queue spoken language verb phrase

To go in front of people who are waiting in a line so that you can be served before your turn.

Hey, jumping the queue like that is not right, man?

It's not hard to see people jump the queue in offices thanks to their relationships with the staff there.

When the door opened, people no longer waited in line but jumped the queue and flooded inside.

Come on, If everyone keeps jumping the queue, we are afraid that we can't serve you anymore.

Grammar and Usage of Jump the queue

  • jump the queue
  • jumped the queue
  • jumping the queue
  • jumps the queue

It's mostly used in the present tense.

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