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Daisies

idiom
Slang Cockney rhyming slang · East London

boots


Origin

via daisy roots

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    bet one's boots

    To be absolutely sure of something; to be certain enough to wager an essential possession.

  2. 02

    fill one's boots

    To perform at a high level in one's official role.

  3. 03

    hang up one's boots

    to retire, call it a day (used especially in the context of sports).

  4. 04

    kicking boots

    Ability to kick well.

  5. 05

    lick someone's boots

    To try hard to please someone.

  6. 06

    quake in one's boots

    To be very frightened, scared, or nervous.

  7. 07

    shoot the boots

    To kick swiftly and violently, especially in the groin.

  8. 08

    too big for one's boots

    Far less important or capable than one thinks or claims oneself to be.

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