Thumb The Knob
When you are putting a hold on proceeding with plans because you are having to wait on someone to catch up (i.e. Holding down the elevator door open button for the slower movers of the group).
Jordan: Why are you so late?
Jim: Sorry, I had to thumb the knob for Beth cause she needed to finish her show.
Jim: Sorry, I had to thumb the knob for Beth cause she needed to finish her show.