queue-jumping

MUSCOVITEHow to say "jump the queue" in AmEng?

jump in line.

Prajwal

"To cut in line."

James M"To cut in line."

Yes, yours is another version of that!!

Prajwal

James:
Prajwal:

Thank you!

Prajwal, I've never heard "jump in line."

khoffPrajwal, I've never heard "jump in line."

http://oxforddictionaries.com/definition/jump?q=jump+in+line#jump__50

"To cut in line" = When a rude person pushes him-, herself into line in front of those who have already lined up.

"To jump the line" = when you do not have to wait in line with nobodies like me. You have permission to go to the front of the line.

Some countries let foreign tourists jump the line. If there are 100 people waiting in line to enter a museum, foreign tourists

Well, maybe you can't trust Oxford on American usage?

I'd say "don't cut the line" or "don't skip the line" when somebody tries to avoid waiting their turn and moves ahead of you in line.