cool one's heels (Meaning)

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cool one's heels (v)

wait or pass the time aimlessly or futilely; be kept waiting

After arriving early for the appointment, I had to cool my heels in the waiting room for over an hour.
I found myself cooling my heels at the airport lounge due to a delayed flight.
While my friends finished their shopping, I cooled my heels outside the store, taking in the sights of the bustling city.
The job interview went longer than expected, leaving me cooling my heels in the reception area.
I wasn't prepared for the meeting, so I had to cool my heels in the hallway until I could gather my thoughts.
The restaurant was packed, so we cooled our heels at the bar until a table became available.
Despite my early arrival, I found myself cooling my heels in the lobby of the theater until the doors opened.
My friends left me cooling my heels on the park bench while they explored the nearby trails.
Due to a mix-up with my reservation, I had to cool my heels at the hotel reception while they sorted it out.
After finishing my tasks, I cooled my heels in the break room until it was time to clock out.

wait or pass the time aimlessly or futilely; be kept waiting

wait, stay, remain, await,hold on, linger, sit tight, bide one's time, hold one's breath, watch (for)

No antonyms found.

After arriving early for the appointment, I had to cool my heels in the waiting room for over an hour.

I found myself cooling my heels at the airport lounge due to a delayed flight.

While my friends finished their shopping, I cooled my heels outside the store, taking in the sights of the bustling city.

The job interview went longer than expected, leaving me cooling my heels in the reception area.