Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

rock-back-on-ones-heels

Phrase

/rɒk bæk ɒn wʌnz hiːlz/

Definition

To lean or shift one’s weight backward onto one’s heels, often as a reaction to surprise or contemplation.

Examples

When she heard the unexpected news, she had to rock back on her heels for a moment.
He rocked back on his heels after realizing the truth about the situation.

Meaning

This phrase describes a physical movement where a person shifts their weight to the back of their feet, a gesture that can imply thinking, surprise, or a moment of pause.