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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Unsavory, sure, and illegal to boot, but desperate times call for desperate actions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

A 4-0 aggregate victory over the Premier League champions proves PSG are at their frightening best and now have the experience to boot.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

It’s one thing to ask from the comfort of home, but another to live it out, and on national television to boot, says Coach.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

An appeals court also sided with Cook, prompting the DOJ to ask the Supreme Court to boot her from the board.

From Slate • Jan. 12, 2026

As I made my way to the end, carefully skirting an officer chewing out a guy with a badly knotted tie, it dawned on me that I had reported to boot camp.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover

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to boot

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