Meaning of the word "be in someone's shoes" in English
What does "be in someone's shoes" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
be in someone's shoes
US /bi ɪn ˈsʌm.wʌnz ʃuːz/
UK /bi ɪn ˈsʌm.wʌnz ʃuːz/
Idiom
to be in another person's situation, especially a difficult one
Example:
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I wouldn't want to be in his shoes right now, with all the pressure he's under.
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If you could just be in my shoes for a day, you'd understand why I made that decision.