Cool your heels meaning
What does the saying 'Cool your heels' mean?
Idiom: Cool your heels
Meaning:
If you leave someone to cool their heels, you make them wait until they have calmed down.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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