Synonyms of cools one's heels

cools one's heels

phrase

present tense third-person singular of cool one's heels

as in waits

to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something

They cooled their heels at the table for almost half an hour before the waiter appeared.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• waits
• stays
• holds on
• holds one's breath
• bides one's time
• sits tight
• awaits
• remains
• lingers
• hangs around
• sticks around
• bides
• stands by
• watches (for)
• expects
• tarries
• anticipates