The difference between Cool one's heels and Hold on

When used as verbs, cool one's heels means to wait, especially impatiently or restlessly, whereas hold on means to grasp or grip firmly.

check bellow for the other definitions of Cool one's heels and Hold on

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

    To wait, especially impatiently or restlessly.

  1. Hold on as a verb:

    To grasp or grip firmly.

    Examples:

    "'Hold on tightly to the railing."

  2. Hold on as a verb (idiomatic):

    To keep; to store something for someone.

    Examples:

    "'Hold on to my umbrella while I ride the roller coaster."

  3. Hold on as a verb (idiomatic):

    Wait a short while.

    Examples:

    "'Hold on while I get my coat."

  4. Hold on as a verb (idiomatic):

    To remain loyal.

    Examples:

    "He didn't give up his fandom when others did; he held on."

  5. Hold on as a verb (idiomatic):

    To persist.

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