jack boots

[townsendme]

What does the saying "jack boots on the driveway" mean and what is the reference?

[Peter Pedant]

isnt this the same as tanks on the lawn?

ie stop threatening me....?

[townsendme]

You may be correct, based upon the context.  Is this a reference to the Brown shirts of the Third Reich?  Jack boots were worn by soldiers in the 17th century because they came up to the hip and later by fishermen.