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Englishcool one's heels
Meaning: To wait.
Example: “We cooled our heels in the waiting room for over an hour.”
Equivalents in other languages
French: Faire le pied de grue Literally: To do the crane's foot
Origin: The expression connotes some degree of annoyance and would usually be used in informal situations.
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