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jump the queue

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jump the queue

  (British & Australian)

to move in front of people who have been waiting longer for something than you If you try to jump the queue at a bus stop you'll get shouted at by old ladies. There's a long waiting list for hip operations, but you can jump the queue if you pay. (British & Australian) (British & Australian)

See also: jump, queue