Walk in the Shoes of
Word Type: Idiom
Definition
To understand or experience someone else’s situation or feelings, often to empathize with them.
Example
- “Before criticizing her decisions, try to walk in the shoes of a single mother.”
- “It’s hard to truly walk in the shoes of a CEO unless you’ve been one.”
- “He couldn’t walk in the shoes of someone who had to work two jobs just to make ends meet.”
- “To help others, it’s important to walk in the shoes of those you are trying to assist.”
- “The movie made me walk in the shoes of a soldier, showing me their daily struggles.”