He threatened to shoot the boots if the man did not leave.
shoot the boots
idiomTo kick swiftly and violently, especially in the groin.
During the intense street fight, the attacker tried to shoot the boots to end the struggle quickly.
The desperate prisoner realized that if he did not comply, his captor would not hesitate to shoot the boots as a brutal warning.
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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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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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hang up one's boots
to retire, call it a day (used especially in the context of sports).
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kicking boots
Ability to kick well.
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lick someone's boots
To try hard to please someone.
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quake in one's boots
To be very frightened, scared, or nervous.
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shoot 'em up
A piece of media which depicts considerable gunplay.