Kick One's Heels (Verb)
Meaning
Wait or pass the time aimlessly or futilely; be kept waiting; "She kicked her heels for hours at the gate of the Embassy".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- The tourists kicked their heels for hours waiting for the delayed bus to arrive at the station.
- The job applicant kicked her heels for nearly an hour before being called for the interview.
- The audience kicked their heels during the interlude, waiting for the concert to resume.
- The guests kicked their heels at the reception desk, frustrated by the delayed check-in process.
- The musician kicked his heels backstage, awaiting his turn to perform at the crowded festival.