The difference between Bide one's time and Cool one's heels

When used as verbs, bide one's time means to wait, especially for a suitable opportunity, whereas cool one's heels means to wait, especially impatiently or restlessly.


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  1. Bide one's time as a verb (intransitive, idiomatic):

    To wait, especially for a suitable opportunity.

  1. Cool one's heels as a verb (idiomatic):

    To wait, especially impatiently or restlessly.