kick one's heels

Verb

idiomatic

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see kick, heels. / (idiomatic) To wait; to wait impatiently or restlessly.

Japanese Meaning

（比喩的に）ただ待つ、あるいはそわそわしながら待つ / （比喩的に）焦燥感をもってじっと待つ

What is this buttons?

When practicing this step, a dancer should kick one's heels sharply to emphasize the rhythm.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

このステップを練習するとき、ダンサーはリズムを強調するためにかかとで床を強く打つべきだ。

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Sense（1）

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

The restless boy kicked his heels against the chair legs.

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Sense（2）

(idiomatic) To wait; to wait impatiently or restlessly.

[…] whether, in one single instance, any individual has been obliged to kick his heels in the lobby even for one minute, and whether the order was not instantly granted ?

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kicks one's heels

（ present singular third-person ）

kicking one's heels

（ participle present ）

kicked one's heels

（ participle past ）

kicked one's heels

（ past ）

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