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Katie Anh
2022-04-03 12:04
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?
1. One's success has gone down or ended.
2. One has passed away.
To die
Used in a situation in which you are defeated or killed.
It's mostly used in the present tense.
Do you see anything wrong?
A humorous way of saying that what one has said is just what they acknowledge and may not be entirely accurate
Mike: Have you returned from your vacation on the beach? Your skin seems to get tanned.
Jenny: My skin is always dark. That's my story and I'm sticking to it!
