Edit: according to comments, it may not be true or maybe partially true.
From New York and definitely say “on line.” Not going to gatekeep, I know people say it different ways, but also shocked others here saying they’ve never heard it. Its very common.
I live kind of in the metro NY area and I go to the city a lot. I’ve only ever heard “I got on the line” or “Are you on the line?” otherwise it would be “get in line” or “I’m in line for …”
Overall though, that article feels really dated. The famous NYC accent has been fading in recent years. I haven’t heard many of the features listed in that article and more still I’ve only heard from old people.
Brits out there quietly queuing like MFers.
I lived in NYC for over a decade and I never heard anyone say “stand on line”.
when I’m browsing the web but don’t have a chair
One that DOES grind my gears as a former NY resident is “based off [something]”
I base things ON something, not off.
Hmm I don’t believe I have ever put together that they were both used, but I have heard both now that you mention it.
