kicking boots

alive and kicking

Healthy; vital; in good health, particularly in opposition to unfavorable circumstances.

bet one's boots

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

Daisies

[Cockney slang]boots

via daisy roots

fill one's boots

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

hang up one's boots

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

lick someone's boots

To try hard to please someone.

quake in one's boots

To be very frightened, scared, or nervous.

shoot the boots

To kick swiftly and violently, especially in the groin.