kicking boots
Ability to kick well.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He is wearing his kicking boots today.”
“The striker found his kicking boots and scored two goals in the second half.”
“After a long period of poor form, the veteran player finally rediscovered his kicking boots just in time for the championship final.”
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alive and kicking
Healthy; vital; in good health, particularly in opposition to unfavorable circumstances.
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bet one's boots
To be absolutely sure of something; to be certain enough to wager an essential possession.
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boot camp
Any short, often intensive course of training.
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daisies
[Cockney slang]boots
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fill one's boots
To perform at a high level in one's official role.
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get the boot
To be dismissed from employment.
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give someone the boot
To fire, sack, or eject someone.
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hang up one's boots
to retire, call it a day (used especially in the context of sports).
Last updated August 10, 2026