in line four vs on line four

Both 'in line four' and 'on line four' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'In line four' is commonly used in British English to refer to being physically in a queue or waiting line at position four. 'On line four' is more common in American English and is used to indicate a specific line or row in a text or document.

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in line four

This phrase is correct and commonly used in British English to refer to being physically in a queue or waiting line at position four.

Use 'in line four' when referring to being physically in a queue or waiting line at position four.

Examples:

I'm in line four at the supermarket.
Please wait in line four for your turn.

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He had been forced to wait in line for four hours before finally leaving.
Get in line in fours in the middle of the barracks!
This would also be in line with the four main activities stated in Article 164 of the EC Treaty.
Four in-line cylinders, 421/2 horsepower, - Wonderful.
He made me wait in line with him for four hours yesterday just so he could have one last milkshake.
Before you leave tonight, I want you all in four lines.
As a framework instrument, the programme does not go into the details of the actions to be taken, but allows for calls for proposals and calls for tenders in line with the four orientations defined.
He sustained an injury in the line of duty four months ago.
This finding could very soon be proven in the following four lines of action:
in line with the four strategic objectives, coherent and complementary use of the various European and national instruments in the areas of transparency, recognition, quality assurance and mobility should be a high priority for the Member States in the coming years.
Kyle, pick up line four.
Olinsky, your daughter's school's on line four.
Georgia State Patrol on line four for you.
I have senator Eaton on line four.
Line four, going to Harlin Street.
Mike, line four Mike, line four
detective callaghan, h.Q. On line four.
David, you've got a call on line four.
Congressman Schneider on line two and your mom on line four.
SECRETARY [OVER PA]: Mike, line four.

Alternatives:

at position four in the line
fourth in line

on line four

This phrase is correct and commonly used in American English to indicate a specific line or row in a text or document.

Use 'on line four' when referring to a specific line or row in a text or document.