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
B2General
(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