Meaning of the word "the shoe is on the other foot" in English
What does "the shoe is on the other foot" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
the shoe is on the other foot
US /ðə ʃuː ɪz ɑn ðə ˈʌðər fʊt/
UK /ðə ʃuː ɪz ɑn ðə ˈʌðər fʊt/
Idiom
1.
a situation in which someone who was previously in a weaker or less advantageous position is now in a stronger or more advantageous position
Example:
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Now that I'm the boss, the shoe is on the other foot.
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He used to tease me, but now the shoe is on the other foot.
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