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Mark P.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

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What does "I was in a line this morning" mean?

This question relates to:French lesson "Faire la queue = To queue/To be in line/To stand in line (French Expressions with faire)"

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Maarten K.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

As indicated by the sub-heading, regional differences in English. Apparently US usage favours line. In Australia, either queue or line is used.

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Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

I agree, "line" is used in the US for "queue". But it sounds strange to say "in a line". You'd say "in line": "I spent all morning waiting in line". The article makes it sound a bit awkward.

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What does "I was in a line this morning" mean?

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