Kick your heels
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Passive Waiting
Used when someone waits without actively doing anything else, often out of necessity.
Stuck in a traffic jam, she had no choice but to kick her heels.
Pro Tip 2/3Frustration Implied
May imply irritation or impatience because of the delay.
They were kicking their heels as the meeting was postponed again.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Situations
Commonly used in casual or informal contexts rather than formal or professional ones.
We'll just be kicking our heels until the band starts playing.
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