How to Pronounce "put the boot in"
expression
ˈpʊt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbut/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
PUT thuh BOOT in
pʊt/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈuːt/ /ˈɪn
put thuh BOOT in
Definition
To attack, criticize, or hurt someone even more when they are already weak or in trouble, often unfairly or harshly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbut/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
British English
pʊt/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈuːt/ /ˈɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUT thuh BOOT in
UK
put thuh BOOT in
Listen in Context
After he lost his job, people started to put the boot in with harsh comments.
Don't put the boot in when he's already having a bad day.
Some fans like to put the boot in when their team loses.
He was already struggling, but his boss really put the boot in during the meeting.