step into someone's shoes
US /stɛp ˈɪntu ˈsʌmˌwʌnz ʃuːz/
UK /stɛp ˈɪntu ˈsʌmˌwʌnz ʃuːz/
1.
menggantikan posisi seseorang, mengambil alih tanggung jawab seseorang
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.
Akan sulit untuk menggantikan posisinya ketika dia pensiun, dia telah menjadi pemimpin yang hebat.
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After the CEO resigned, the vice president had to step into his shoes immediately.
Setelah CEO mengundurkan diri, wakil presiden harus segera menggantikan posisinya.
2.
menempatkan diri di posisi seseorang, memahami perasaan seseorang
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.
Jika kamu bisa menempatkan dirimu di posisinya sebentar saja, kamu akan mengerti mengapa dia sangat kesal.
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It's easy to judge, but try to step into their shoes before you criticize.
Mudah untuk menghakimi, tapi cobalah menempatkan dirimu di posisi mereka sebelum kamu mengkritik.