Jump the lights

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Safety Risk

Indicates dangerous behavior, as it can lead to accidents.

She knew to jump the lights could cause a crash but was in a hurry.

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Colloquial Usage

Primarily used in informal conversations rather than formal writing.

In casual chat, someone might say, 'I saw a driver jump the lights!'

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UK Specific

Mostly used in the UK, not as common in American English.

When in London, he heard people say 'jump the lights' often.