kick one's heels
The phrase "kick one's heels" is an idiomatic expression commonly used to describe the act of waiting, often with impatience or boredom.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)To wait with impatience or boredom, often due to circumstances beyond one's control.
Example
- She had to kick her heels for hours at the airport due to the delayed flight.
- He was kicking his heels while waiting for his appointment.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "kick one's heels":
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