put the boot in: meaning & examples

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Language: English

Meanings:

  • 1.

    United KingdomAustraliaNew ZealandIrelandUnited Statesinformalcolloquialvulgar
    • To attack or criticize someone harshly and without restraint; to deliver aggressive or vindictive treatment.
    • To take advantage of a person's misfortune by adding further punishment or humiliation; to 'kick someone when they are down.'

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    • The critics really put the boot in after the singer’s disappointing performance last night.

      Los críticos atacaron duramente tras la decepcionante actuación del cantante anoche.

    • Whenever there’s a scandal, the media loves to put the boot in and make things worse.

      Cuando hay un escándalo, a los medios les encanta atacar sin piedad y empeorar las cosas.

    • He put the boot in during the debate, harshly criticizing his opponent’s policies.

      Atacó sin misericordia durante el debate, criticando duramente las políticas de su oponente.

  • 2.

    Generalneutralliteral
    • To apply physical force by kicking with a boot; to strike with the foot while wearing a boot.

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    • The angry fan put the boot in, kicking the door with his heavy boot after being denied entry.

      El fan enfadado pateó la puerta con su bota pesada después de que le negaran la entrada.

    • He put the boot in the fallen box, trying to move it across the floor.

      Pateó la caja caída para tratar de moverla por el suelo.

    • During the game, the player put the boot in with a strong kick that sent the ball flying.

      Durante el juego, el jugador pateó con fuerza el balón que salió volando.

    • She put the boot in carefully to avoid damaging the floor while moving the furniture.

      Pateó cuidadosamente para evitar dañar el suelo mientras movía los muebles.

Examples:

  • EN: Davidson's trying to put the boot in.
    ES: Davidson está intentando desacreditarle.
  • EN: Somebody put the boot in.
    ES: Alguien te atacó.
  • EN: Don't be afraid to put the boot in Mr Hazlitt.
    ES: No tema meter el dedo en el ojo, Sr. Hazlitt.
  • EN: Well, some people like to put the boot in.
    ES: Bueno, a algunas personas les gusta patear gente.
  • EN: I mean, nobody seems to put the boot in anymore.
    ES: Parece que ya nadie usa la violencia.
  • EN: We're going to put the boot in.
    ES: Vamos a ponernos serios.
  • EN: It's the last one, put the boot in.
    ES: Es el último, ponle la bota.
  • EN: You should've put the boot in, fuck you.
    ES: Tendrías que haber participado, joder.
  • EN: Of course. We weren't actually gonna put the boot in, not in a serious way.
    ES: ¡No íbamos a empeorar la situación!
  • EN: You didn't think they'd miss the opportunity to put the boot in, did you?
    ES: ¿No pensó que perderían la oportunidad de poner la bota encima, verdad?
  • EN: You were just waiting to put the boot in my ass!
    ES: ¡Esperabas el momento para echarme!
  • EN: is that when you put the boot in?
    ES: ¿Fue ahí cuando lo pateó?
  • EN: You know exactly where to put the boot in.
    ES: Sabes muy bien cómo tocar donde más duele.
  • EN: So, is that why Henry VIII put the boot in, then, sir - because of them bunking up?
    ES: ¿Por sus relaciones homosexuales? - Eso dijo él.
  • EN: That's right, sweetheart, put the boot in, why don't you?
    ES: Es cierto, linda, sal con los tacones de punta, ¿por qué no?

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