step into someone's shoes
US /stɛp ˈɪntu ˈsʌmˌwʌnz ʃuːz/
UK /stɛp ˈɪntu ˈsʌmˌwʌnz ʃuːz/
1.
ocupar el lugar de alguien, ponerse en los zapatos de alguien
to take over someone else's job or responsibility
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It will be hard to step into his shoes when he retires, he's been such a great leader.
Será difícil ocupar su lugar cuando se jubile, ha sido un gran líder.
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After the CEO resigned, the vice president had to step into his shoes immediately.
Después de que el CEO renunciara, el vicepresidente tuvo que ocupar su lugar inmediatamente.
2.
ponerse en los zapatos de alguien, entender la perspectiva de alguien
to imagine oneself in someone else's situation, especially to understand their feelings or perspective
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If you could just step into her shoes for a moment, you'd understand why she's so upset.
Si pudieras ponerte en sus zapatos por un momento, entenderías por qué está tan molesta.
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It's easy to judge, but try to step into their shoes before you criticize.
Es fácil juzgar, pero intenta ponerte en sus zapatos antes de criticar.