queue behind

phrasal verb·1 sense·particle behind

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Meanings

1

Stand in a line behind another person

Why “behind”? One thing is behind another thing, outside the forward view.

I queued behind a man with a full trolley.
I waited in line behind a man with a full trolley.
Maya and Leo queued behind three people at the club.
Maya and Leo stood in line behind three people.

Don't confuse with

queue behindqueue up

Queue behind means stand in a line behind another person. Queue up means form a line and wait your turn.

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