Hledat
to jump the line
01
to try to unfairly move past a group of people lining up somewhere before one's turn arrives
Dialect
American
American
![to [jump] the line definition and meaning](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/43444/original/?type=jpeg "to [jump] the line definition and meaning")
Disapproving
Idiom
Informal
Example
The impatient customer tries to jump the line, causing frustration among the other waiting customers.
He always jumps the line at the movie theater, thinking he can get away with it.
02
to unfairly try to do something when it is someone else's turn to do so
DialectAmerican
American![to [jump] the line definition and meaning](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/43516/original/?type=jpeg "to [jump] the line definition and meaning")
DisapprovingIdiomInformalExample
She consistently tries to jump the line, disregarding the wait times and frustrating those around her.
The entitled individual is currently attempting to jump the line, showing a complete lack of consideration for others.
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