"to die with your boots on" means that someone died in the middle of a fight or generally in the middle of a work-process.
It originates from the late 19th century, it was used to describe that a soldier died during battle.
"Die With Your Boots On" is also an Iron Maiden song about the same topic.
It originates from the late 19th century, it was used to describe that a soldier died during battle.
"Die With Your Boots On" is also an Iron Maiden song about the same topic.
Person 1: Will you ever stop this madness? You need a brake from work!
Person 2: Only one more year...
Person 1: Oh you're totally gonna die with your boots on!
Person 2: Only one more year...
Person 1: Oh you're totally gonna die with your boots on!
by PatrikRocker October 10, 2017