the boot
Example Sentences
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Let's see how he gets on now the boot is on the other foot.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
I had finally made it to the boot of Europe, but I was missing my two partners in crime.
From Salon ● Jun. 3, 2026
France have a breathtaking array of attacking options but Dembele is likely to be a regular and could easily compete with compatriot Mbappe for the boot.
From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2026
White House officials gave him the boot last July, but Dr. Makary brought him back.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 5, 2026
Mudd seized the boot firmly and pulled slowly.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
