Meaning of cool one's heels in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Verb

   cool one's heels

   Definitions

   1. wait or pass the time aimlessly or futilely

   Examples

   • « be kept waiting »
   • « She kicked her heels for hours at the gate of the Embassy »