step into someone's shoes

US /stɛp ˈɪntu ˈsʌmˌwʌnz ʃuːz/
UK /stɛp ˈɪntu ˈsʌmˌwʌnz ʃuːz/
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1.

誰かの後を継ぐ, 誰かの役割を引き継ぐ

to take over someone else's job or responsibility

:
It will be hard to step into his shoes when he retires, he's been such a great leader.
彼が引退するとき、彼の後を継ぐのは難しいだろう、彼は素晴らしいリーダーだったから。
After the CEO resigned, the vice president had to step into his shoes immediately.
CEOが辞任した後、副社長はすぐに彼の後を継がなければならなかった
2.

誰かの立場になって考える, 誰かの気持ちを理解する

to imagine oneself in someone else's situation, especially to understand their feelings or perspective

:
If you could just step into her shoes for a moment, you'd understand why she's so upset.
もし一瞬でも彼女の立場になって考えられたら、なぜ彼女がそんなに動揺しているのか理解できるだろう。
It's easy to judge, but try to step into their shoes before you criticize.
判断するのは簡単だが、批判する前に彼らの立場になって考えてみてください。