kick one's heels

短语

空等, 久等

发音

AU

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释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To wait; to wait impatiently or restlessly.

    习语

    It is the fate of sequels to disappoint those who have waited for them; and my David, having been left to kick his heels for more than a lustre in the British Linen Company’s office, must expect his late re-appearance to be greeted with hoots, if not with missiles.

  2. 2.

    Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see kick, heels.

    The restless boy kicked his heels against the chair legs.

    The dancer kicked her heels as high as her shoulders.

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