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Some Idioms Given Below Are Commonly Used. Choose the Correct Meaning for Each of the Idioms. to Cool One’S Heels -

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Question

Some idioms given below are commonly used. Choose the correct meaning for each of the idioms.

To cool one’s heels

Options

  • To close the chapter

  • To walk on the heels

  • To kick someone with the heels

  • To wait and rest for some time

MCQ

Solution

To wait and rest for some time

Explanation:

To cool one's heels' the idiomatic expression means, if someone leaves you to cool your heels, they force you to wait, often until you become calmer. Therefore the option 'to wait and rest for some time' is the right answer.

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