Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Cue"

A: Slace in piece ...i think. 😂😂

A: A cue is a signal! Usually a signal to begin something or set something up.

A: Cue is a signal given to an actor to begin their lines or actions. Some examples of it being used in real life are:
I'll take your rude behavior as my cue to leave.
Your sister coming home will be my cue to start dinner.

A: In the British sitcom Vicious(极品基佬), Freddie explained the word "cue" to Ash in his rehearsal. Originally it means that an actor knows when to say his lines from the action of his fellow actor, for example he knows it's his turn to start speaking when another actor coughs. Now it's used more generally, meaning to follow other people's behavior and use it as a guide of one's own.

A: A cue is a signal of some kind given to a performer that tells them to start their performance. Think of the "outrage" as the performer.

A: @sofyaorel the most common sentence would be “that’s my cue to leave/go”. It’s not really used other than that sentence.

A: Well that's my cue to leave. (I guess you don't want me around or didn't like what I did or said.)

A: - Do you think he can cry on cue?
- He is an actor, and any actor worth his salt can cry on cue.

A: She arrived right on cue as we were talking about her.
As if on cue, the entire group burst into laughter.

A: The back of the chair needs to be vertical. Would work

The back needs to be perpendicular to the bottom.

The back of the chair needs a straight back.

Does that help?

A: cue is a signal to do something while sign has multiple meanings but in this context let's say showing something.

"He gave the cue we practiced and I ran."
"their comeback was on cue."
"there were signs of rain approaching."

cue is usually practiced in a sense, or can even be in quick succession. sign is a little less certain, like a hint. hope this helps.

A: Cue means “start” and Clue means “hint.”

A: A "clue" is something that helps you to solve a mystery or puzzle.
A "cue" is either a snooker pole, or the line before your line in a play or film.

A: Clue - a sign or evidence which reveals information on something.
Cue - a sign or signal for when something should occur.

The empty beer bottles were a clue that John was back.

When the beer was all gone, it was our cue to leave.

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A: she notices little cues about smells

A: What do you say when you're standing in a queue and someone skips the line?

Um.. excuse me...there were other people waiting before you. Please go to the end of the line. Thanks.

Other people have been waiting in the line before you. Please go to the back of the line. Thanks.

Sorry but there's a line...please go to the end of it.

A: Its like the letter Q

A: Depending on the context it could be either of those, but usually it's more direct than a clue. It would be a word, action or a signal that would be given.

A: I believe they meant "queue", not "cue". "Queue" means a long line where you are waiting for something. So, they are talking about long lines of motorists.

A: it's asking if someone can make themselves cry whenever they want. Like some actors can make themselves cry instantly for a movie, but they aren't really sad or upset... it's all acting.

A: yes, that’s right. Although I will say, “take a hint” is much more common in everyday speech than “take your cue”. But they do mean essentially the same thing in this context:)

A: Or you can say "on three" and then count up to three as in "One... Two... Three!" and snap the picture as you say the word "three". :)