shoot the boots
To kick swiftly and violently, especially in the groin.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He threatened to shoot the boots if the man did not leave.”
“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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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).
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kicking boots
Ability to kick well.
Last updated August 10, 2026