have big shoes to fill
US /hæv bɪɡ ʃuːz tu fɪl/
UK /hæv bɪɡ ʃuːz tu fɪl/
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avere grandi scarpe da riempire, avere un compito difficile
to have a difficult job to do because the person who did it before you was very good or successful
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The new CEO will have big shoes to fill after the legendary founder retired.
Il nuovo CEO avrà grandi scarpe da riempire dopo il ritiro del leggendario fondatore.
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She's a brilliant teacher, and whoever replaces her will certainly have big shoes to fill.
È un'insegnante brillante, e chiunque la sostituirà avrà sicuramente grandi scarpe da riempire.