stand in line

stand in line(
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layn
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An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. hacer fila
The entry is free, but you have to stand in line.La entrada gratis, pero hay que hacer fila.
b. hacer cola
Do I have to stand in line to enter the museum?¿Tengo que hacer cola para entrar al museo?
c. hacer la fila
We stood in line for three hours before being able to go in.Hicimos la fila por tres horas antes de poder entrar.
d. hacer la cola
We got in without standing in line because we know the bouncer.Entramos sin hacer la cola porque conocemos al gorila de la entrada.
a. ponerse en línea
The soccer players stood in line for the picture.Los jugadores de fútbol se pusieron en línea para la foto.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. haz la fila
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(singular)
If you're not in the guest list, stand in line like everybody else.Si no estás en la lista de invitados, haz la fila como todos los demás.
b. haz la cola
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(singular)
Go to the entrance and stand in line.Dirígete a la entrada y haz la cola.
a. pónganse en línea (plural)
Soldiers, stand in line and salute the flag!Soldados, ¡pónganse en línea y saluden la bandera!
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