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Definition of Put the boot in

1. Verb. (intransitive slang idiomatic) To kick a fallen opponent. ¹

2. Verb. (intransitive slang figuratively) To kick someone when they are down. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Put The Boot In

put over
put paid to
put pen to paper
put right
put somebody in his place
put someone's back up
put someone down as
put someone in his place
put someone in mind of
put someone in their place

put something behind one
put something into perspective
put that in your pipe and smoke it
put the bee on
put the blame on
put the boot in (current term)
put the cart before the horse
put the cat among the pigeons
put the clock back
put the clock forward

put the feedbag on
put the hammer down
put the kibosh on
put the pedal to the metal
put the plug in the jug
put the wind up
put through

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