Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to cool your heels
idiom
/tuː kuːl jʊr hiːlz/
Definition
To wait or be kept waiting, often in a situation where you are not particularly happy about it.
Examples
- I was told to cool my heels in the waiting room for over an hour before my appointment.
- After requesting a raise, John had to cool his heels while his manager considered the proposal.
- If you don’t have your ticket, you’ll have to cool your heels until the next train arrives.
Meaning
The phrase ‘to cool your heels’ is commonly used to express the idea of having to wait, especially when it is inconvenient or involves a delay.
Synonyms
- wait
- delay
- idle
- hang around
