American Idioms and Expressions

Queue Jumping Idiom

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Queue jumping
What does Queue jumping mean?
Someone who goes to the front of a queue instead of waiting is jumping the queue.

Some Random Idioms
what the eye doesn't see the heart doesn't grieve over
What does "what the eye doesn't see the heart doesn't grieve over" mean?
you will not be troubled by something you do not know exists“Ignore the new furniture that your neighbors recently purchased. Remember that what the eye doesn't see the heart doesn't grieve over.”
in the event of (something)
What does "in the event of (something)" mean?
if something happensIn the event of a fire, everybody must immediately leave by the front door.
All over the shop
What does "All over the shop" mean?
If something is completely disorganised or confused, it is all over the shop.
drag in (someone or something) or drag (someone or something) in
What does "drag in (someone or something) or drag (someone or something) in" mean?
to insist on bringing someone or something into a discussion Th employee always drags in his personal problems when we talk about his job performance.

for my money
What does "for my money" mean?
used before you say something to show that it is your opinion"For my money, I believe that the new company policy will not be successful."
red tide
What does "red tide" mean?
menstruation; menstrual period; period
chew the fat/rag
What does "chew the fat/rag" mean?
to chat or talk informally with one's friendsI stopped to chew the fat with an old friend from high school.
in two shakes of a lamb's tail
What does "in two shakes of a lamb's tail" mean?
very quickly"Wait one minute. I will help you in two shakes of a lamb's tail."
Top notch
What does "Top notch" mean?
If something is top notch, it's excellent, of the highest quality or standard.
set up (something)
What does "set up (something)" mean?
to establish something, to provide the money for somethingThe newspaper company provided the money to set up the new travel magazine.
deal with (something)
What does "deal with (something)" mean?
to be concerned with something, to take action about something We will deal with the boxes tomorrow.

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