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Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English: Queue Up

What does it mean?

To stand in line waiting for something.

Is it positive or negative?

Neutral.

When do you use it?

When describing people waiting their turn politely — very common in the UK!

Examples

Example 1: We queued up for an hour to get into the concert.

Example 2: People are already queuing up outside the shop.

Question for you

Do people in your country like to queue up, or is it more chaotic?

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