get booted

get booted

slang To have a "boot," a large metal clamp, attached to one's tire so that their vehicle cannot be driven. Typically done by the authorities because one has parked illegally. A: "Aw man, did I seriously get booted?" B: "Dude, that sign next to your car clearly says 'No Parking.'"
See also: booted, get
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • (from) top to toe
  • pull over
  • clamp
  • clamp (something) on(to) (something)
  • clamp on
  • be as full as a boot
  • get the boot
  • give somebody/get the boot
  • spare tire
  • a spare tyre