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shoot the boots

idiom
Meaning

To kick swiftly and violently, especially in the groin.


Examples
SIMPLE

He threatened to shoot the boots if the man did not leave.

CONTEXTUAL

During the intense street fight, the attacker tried to shoot the boots to end the struggle quickly.

COMPLEX

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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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

    daisies

    [Cockney slang]boots

  3. 03

    fill one's boots

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

  4. 04

    hang up one's boots

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

  5. 05

    kicking boots

    Ability to kick well.

  6. 06

    lick someone's boots

    To try hard to please someone.

  7. 07

    quake in one's boots

    To be very frightened, scared, or nervous.

  8. 08

    shoot 'em up

    A piece of media which depicts considerable gunplay.

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