Meaning of the word "cool your heels" in English

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cool your heels

US /kuːl jʊər hiːlz/
UK /kuːl jʊər hiːlz/
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Idiom

1.

to be kept waiting for a long time

Example:
I had to cool my heels in the waiting room for over an hour.
The boss made him cool his heels before finally seeing him.
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