The phrase "gat the line" is a colloquialism meaning to get in line. The spelling of "gat" is non-standard and has developed through dialectical pronunciation. It is pronounced /ɡæt/ with a short "a" sound and a hard "t" at the end. The word "the" is pronounced /ði/ with a voiced "th" sound. "Line" is pronounced /laɪn/ with a long "i" sound. The unique spelling of "gat" in this phrase adds to the regional and informal nature of the expression.