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Meaning of put the boot in | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

  1. To kick a fallen opponent.
    idiomatic, intransitive, slang
  2. To kick someone when they are down.
    figuratively, intransitive, slang

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

put the bottom rail on top put the brakes on put the cabosh on put the cart before the horse put the case put the cat among the pigeons

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