Synonyms of cooling one's heels

cooling one's heels

phrase

present participle of cool one's heels

as in waiting

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

• waiting
• holding on
• staying
• sitting tight
• biding one's time
• holding one's breath
• awaiting
• hanging around
• sticking around
• lingering
• standing by
• remaining
• watching (for)
• biding
• expecting
• anticipating
• tarrying