be in someone’s shoes
Word Type: Idiom
Definition
To be in a situation where you understand or experience the thoughts, feelings, or circumstances of another person.
Example
- “I can’t imagine what it’s like to be in her shoes after losing her job.”
- “If I were in his shoes, I would have made a different decision.”
- “It’s easy to judge others, but try to be in their shoes before you criticize.”
- “She showed empathy and understood what it would be like to be in his shoes during the tough times.”
- “Before you make assumptions, think about what it would be like to be in someone else’s shoes.”