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boots and all
boots and all adv making every effort; with no holds barred adj (boots-and-all when prenominal) behaving or conducted in such a mannerboots and all
boots and allWith maximum effort or enthusiasm; completely and without restraint. Primarily heard in Australia, New Zealand. If we set about digging that trench boots and all, then we should be finished before lunchtime.See also: all, and, bootboots and all AUSTRALIAN, INFORMALIf you do something boots and all, you do it with a lot of energy and enthusiasm. This is a huge fundraising opportunity for the club, so all members need to get involved boots and all. Note: Boots-and-all is used before nouns to describe something or someone that is energetic and enthusiastic. He was relaxed and confident after a boots-and-all training session with the former England coach.See also: all, and, bootboots and all completely. Australian & New Zealand informal 1947 D. M. Davin The Rest of Our Lives The next thing he'll do is counter-attack, boots and all. See also: all, and, boot |