to boot

Idioms

Besides, in addition. For example, It rained every day and it was cold to boot, or He said they'd lower the price of the car by $1,000 and throw in air conditioning to boot. This expression has nothing to do with footwear. Boot here is an archaic noun meaning “advantage,” and in the idiom has been broadened to include anything additional, good or bad. [c. a.d. 1000]

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“The question is, ‘Are you going to bet against them being successful?’”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

Currently, Wyldfyre users can only simulate trading, but according to the site, the ability to bet with real money is “coming soon.”

From Slate • Jun. 30, 2026

The world’s largest crypto by total market capitalization did get some good news as investor Cathie Wood’s ARK funds continued to bet big on stocks exposed to cryptos.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

Blum added that the films’ success could make studios more willing to bet on undiscovered directors who “might not have been considered” before.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2026

“How much do you want to bet that one of the ducts goes right under the bottom of the bottomless pit?”

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston

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to boot

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