There is a queue, you know
Neutral Depends on context
What it really means
A pointed rebuke to a queue-jumper. The calm words carry strong disapproval — by British standards this is close to a public telling-off. The right response is to apologise and join the back.
Chinese explanation
对插队者的不点名训斥。语气平静，但不满程度很高——按英国标准这已近乎当众批评。正确反应是道歉并到队尾排队。
Example conversation
A: (stepping past the line) Just need to grab a coffee—
B: There is a queue, you know.
A: Sorry! I didn't see it.
A：（越过队伍）我就买杯咖啡——
B：这里在排队呢。
A：抱歉！我没看见。
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