Synonyms of cooled one's heels

cooled one's heels

phrase

past tense of cool one's heels

as in waited

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

• waited
• stayed
• bided one's time
• held one's breath
• sat tight
• held on
• bode
• awaited
• lingered
• hung around
• remained
• stuck around
• bided
• watched (for)
• stood by
• expected
• anticipated
• tarried