All cool one's heels synonyms

verb cool one's heels

• count on — If you count on something or count upon it, you expect it to happen and include it in your plans.
• anticipate — If you anticipate an event, you realize in advance that it may happen and you are prepared for it.
• attend — If you attend a meeting or other event, you are present at it.
• stay — (of a ship) to change to the other tack.
• sweat — to perspire, especially freely or profusely.
• hope — Anthony, pen name of Sir Anthony Hope Hawkins.
• hang around — to fasten or attach (a thing) so that it is supported only from above or at a point near its own top; suspend.
• hang in — to fasten or attach (a thing) so that it is supported only from above or at a point near its own top; suspend.
• hang out — to fasten or attach (a thing) so that it is supported only from above or at a point near its own top; suspend.
• look for — to turn one's eyes toward something or in some direction in order to see: He looked toward the western horizon and saw the returning planes.
• look forward to — to turn one's eyes toward something or in some direction in order to see: He looked toward the western horizon and saw the returning planes.
• abide — to tolerate; put up with
• bide — to continue in a certain place or state; stay
• tread water — to set down the foot or feet in walking; step; walk.
• wait — to remain inactive or in a state of repose, as until something expected happens (often followed by for, till, or until): to wait for the bus to arrive.
• bide one's time — to wait patiently for an opportunity