Forced someone out or removed them, often from a place or position; or wore boots.
From 'boot,' which has multiple origins depending on context. The 'forced out' meaning comes from American slang perhaps related to 'giving someone the boot.' The -ed marks past tense.
The phrase 'gave them the boot' for firing someone is pure American English—it's vivid and physical, capturing the violence of sudden removal. The origin is debated, but the imagery stuck: you're literally kicked out!
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