Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English: Queue

What does it mean?

A line of people waiting.

Is it positive or negative?

Neutral; very British.

When do you use it?

Use it when waiting in line.

Examples

Example 1: It was a complete queue and we had to start again.

Example 2: The manager called it a queue, but we laughed it off.

Question for you

When would you use "Queue" in real life?

Are you looking for English speaking practice online?

Queue is everyday British English, and it comes up a lot in daily life. We can practise these basics so they feel natural in online lessons. A related phrase is queue up. Find out more here.