It is not fair to jump the queue at the store.
jump the queue
idiomTo receive preferential treatment.
The celebrity tried to jump the queue, but the security guard told him to wait in line like everyone else.
Although the project was behind schedule, the manager attempted to jump the queue by demanding that his department receive priority access to the limited company resources.
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go jump in the lake
Used to tell someone to go away, or that their request will not be met.
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go jump off a building
Used to tell someone to go away, or that their request will not be met.
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go jump off a cliff
Used to tell someone to go away, or that their request will not be met.
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jump at
To accept something enthusiastically. Usually an opportunity, or chance, or job etc.
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jump at the chance
To immediately accept an offer; to seize an opportunity.
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jump at the opportunity
To immediately seize a particular opportunity.
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jump before one is pushed
to perform an action before being forced to do so.
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jump down someone's throat
To criticise with excessive and unexpected harshness.