Die with (one's) boots on In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "die with (one's) boots on", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Katie Anh calendar 2022-04-03 12:04

Meaning of Die with (one's) boots on

Synonyms:

die in harness

Die with (one's) boots on spoken language verb phrase

Used to describe dying while one is actively working.

I rather die with my boots on than retiring now.

They were brave soldiers and died with their boots on.

My grandfather died with his boots on when fighting for the nation's peace.

You really wanna die with your boots on at work? Is it worth it?

Other phrases about:

someone's sun has set

1. One's success has gone down or ended.

2. One has passed away.

have had (one's) chips

Used in a situation in which you are defeated or killed.

Grammar and Usage of Die with (one's) boots on

Verb Forms

  • die with (one's) boots on
  • dies with (one's) boots on
  • dying with (one's) boots on
  • died with (one's) boots on

It's mostly used in the present tense.

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