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Originally Posted by Cooper911SC View Post
Just a WAG here... "Wellies" = Wellington Boots.

Hence "Give it the boot" ?
Basically, yes^^.

The phrase means to give it a kick, put some force into it or "step on it" as in American slang. Probably from the Wellington boots as you surmise.
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