cut the queue

cut the queue

To go ahead of other people who are waiting for something in a line, rather than standing behind the last person, as is customary. Primarily heard in UK. I wanted to shout at the man for cutting the queue, but I was too embarrassed about making a scene. Hey, don't cut the queue! Go to the back and wait your turn like the rest of us! Come on, we can't cut the queue unless you want all these people to hate us.
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