jump the queue

To jump the queue means to enter a queue or line at any position other than the end.

Mostly used in Britain and Australia. In the US they say 'cut in line'.

Excuse me, I'm in a bit of a hurry. Could I please jump the queue.

by Alex200993 January 9, 2012

jumping the queue

not waiting your turn in line...cutting to the front.

The student, Andrew Meyer, who was well-known on campus for his practical jokes, was Tasered after jumping the queue to ask Mr Kerry a series of questions in a Florida University lecture hall on Monday.

by Gr8fulJamie September 21, 2007