fill one's boots
The phrase 'fill one's boots' is a British idiom used in various contexts to imply taking full advantage of something, often related to eating or seizing an opportunity.
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Definition
B2General
(informal, UK)To take as much of something as one can, often in the context of seizing an opportunity.
Example
- The sale was incredible, so I filled my boots with all the discounted items I could find.
B2Food and Drink
(informal, UK)To eat or drink to one's satisfaction or to excess.
Example
- At the buffet, everyone filled their boots with the delicious food.
C1Professional
(informal, UK)To perform exceptionally well in one's role or to take over someone's duties, often with the implication of a high standard to meet.
Example
- After the manager retired, his successor filled his boots admirably.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "fill one's boots":
put the boot infill uphave one's heart in one's bootsboots and allsuited and bootedget the bootkick up one's heelshoof itwin one's spursmake one's bonesfull of beanskit out