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2021-08-04 04:08
Follow in (one's) footsteps phrase
To work as something or have the same job that someone has already done, especially someone in your family.
I thought that my father's job was easy. However, only when I followed in his footsteps did I realize that it is actually challenging.
My father followed in my grandpa's footsteps by becoming a conical hat maker, and I'll probably do so to preserve this sacred hat of my culture.
You don't need to follow in my footsteps to be successful. Just bear in mind pursuing your real interest and success will come.
The verb "follow" must be conjugated according to its tense.
This phrase dates from 1540s.
Do you see anything wrong?
Used to express something bad is happening again
Here we go again! Lisa has just asked to borrow my new dress.
