step into someone's shoes
US /stɛp ˈɪntu ˈsʌmˌwʌnz ʃuːz/
UK /stɛp ˈɪntu ˈsʌmˌwʌnz ʃuːz/
1.
prendre la place de quelqu'un, succéder à quelqu'un
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.
Il sera difficile de prendre sa place quand il prendra sa retraite, il a été un si grand leader.
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After the CEO resigned, the vice president had to step into his shoes immediately.
Après la démission du PDG, le vice-président a dû prendre sa place immédiatement.
2.
se mettre à la place de quelqu'un, comprendre le point de vue de quelqu'un
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 tu pouvais juste te mettre à sa place un instant, tu comprendrais pourquoi elle est si bouleversée.
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It's easy to judge, but try to step into their shoes before you criticize.
Il est facile de juger, mais essaie de te mettre à leur place avant de critiquer.