Fill your boots Meaning in English
expression
ˈfɪɫ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbuts
FIL yur BOOTS
fˈɪl/ /jˈɔː/ /bˈuːts
FIL yawr BOOTS
Definition
An informal British expression meaning to take as much as you want of something that is offered, or to enjoy something fully.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, mostly British English. Commonly used when food or drink is offered, or when encouraging someone to take as much as they like. Not literal; you do not actually fill boots. Rarely used in American English.
Spanish: ponte las botas (expresión) - aprovecha al máximoPortuguese (BR): aproveite ao máximo (expressão) - fique à vontadePortuguese (PT): aproveita ao máximo (expressão) - forçaChinese (Simplified): 尽情享用 - 放开吃喝 (表达)Chinese (Traditional): 盡情享用 - 放開吃喝 (表達)Hindi: भरपूर लुत्फ उठाओ (मुहावरा)Arabic: استمتع على الآخر (تعبير) - خذ ما تريدBengali: ফুল ফাটিয়ে নাও (প্রdruck) - যা খুশি করোRussian: насыться вдоволь (выражение) - бери сколько хочешьJapanese: たっぷりどうぞ（表現）Vietnamese: cứ tự nhiên - tận hưởng hết mức (thành ngữ)Korean: 마음껏 즐겨라 (표현)Turkish: istediğin kadar al (deyim) - tadını çıkarUrdu: خوب جی بھر کے لو (محاورہ)Indonesian: silakan sebanyak-banyaknya (ungkapan) - nikmati sepuasnya
Example Sentences
There's plenty of cake left, so fill your boots.
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If anyone wants more drinks, fill your boots before we leave.
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It's an open buffet, so go and fill your boots!
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We just got paid—let's hit the pub and fill our boots tonight!
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There's free coffee in the break room today, so go fill your boots!
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The boss said anyone who wants overtime this week can fill their boots.
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