boots and all

Primarily used in Australian and New Zealand English, "boots and all" signifies doing something with full commitment and enthusiasm.

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Definition

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(informal, regional)With full enthusiasm and commitment, leaving nothing out.

Example

  • He jumped into the project boots and all, determined to make it a success.

B2General

(informal, regional)In a thorough and complete manner.

Example

  • She cleaned the house boots and all, ensuring every corner was spotless.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "boots and all":

suited and bootedboot boyboots on the groundwobbly bootsfill one's bootsput the boot inget the bootwarts and all