step into someone's shoes

US /stɛp ˈɪntu ˈsʌmˌwʌnz ʃuːz/
UK /stɛp ˈɪntu ˈsʌmˌwʌnz ʃuːz/
"step into someone's shoes" picture
1.

menggantikan tempat seseorang, mengambil alih tanggungjawab seseorang

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.
Sukar untuk menggantikan tempatnya apabila dia bersara, dia telah menjadi pemimpin yang hebat.
After the CEO resigned, the vice president had to step into his shoes immediately.
Selepas CEO meletak jawatan, naib presiden terpaksa mengambil alih tugasnya serta-merta.
2.

meletakkan diri di tempat seseorang, memahami perasaan seseorang

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.
Jika anda boleh meletakkan diri anda di tempatnya seketika, anda akan faham mengapa dia sangat kecewa.
It's easy to judge, but try to step into their shoes before you criticize.
Mudah untuk menghakimi, tetapi cuba meletakkan diri anda di tempat mereka sebelum anda mengkritik.