Tìm kiếm
to cool one's heels
01
to be forced to wait for a person or anticipate something
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Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "cool one's heels" and when to use it?
The idiom "cool one's heels" originated from the practice of shoeing horses. In the 18th and 19th centuries, blacksmiths would ask riders to "cool" or wait patiently while the newly shod horseshoes were being affixed firmly to the horse's hooves. It is often used in informal conversations or casual settings to describe the act of waiting without becoming impatient or agitated. This expression can be used in a variety of contexts and occasions, such as waiting for appointments, interviews, meetings, or events.
Example
She cooled her heels for hours at the airport before her delayed flight finally departed.
They were cooling their heels in line at the amusement park while waiting for the ride to open.
They will have to cool their heels until the meeting starts.
Ví dụ
She cooled her heels for hours at the airport before her delayed flight finally departed.
They were cooling their heels in line at the amusement park while waiting for the ride to open.
They will have to cool their heels until the meeting starts.
By this time next week, we will still be cooling our heels in the queue for the concert tickets.
I am cooling my heels in the waiting room until my name is called.
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