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put the boot in
Verb
idiomatic
intransitive
slang
figuratively
Japanese Meaning
倒れた相手を蹴る、つまり、敗北している、もしくは弱体化している相手に更なる攻撃を加えること。 / 苦境にある人や、既に不利な状況にある人に対して、さらに追い打ちをかける行為。
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(intransitive, slang, idiomatic) To kick a fallen opponent. / (intransitive, slang, figuratively) To kick someone when they are down.
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put the boot in
When he slipped and fell during the match, the other players rushed over to put the boot in.
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When he slipped and fell during the match, the other players rushed over to put the boot in.
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