Step into (someone's) boots In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "step into (someone's) boots", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Alina Tran

2021-06-01 05:06

fill someone's shoes , fill somebody's boots , step into someone's shoes

Step into (someone's) boots verb phrase

The word "boots" can be replaced by "shoes" without changing the meaning.

To replace someone in a job or position, and continue their work

Leila is on maternity leave so I am stepping into her boots.

Poor John! He has to step into his colleague's boots and work overtime to meet the deadline.

Pam hỏi: "Would you mind stepping in my boots next week? I have to take care of my brother who is in hospital."

One for the Money, Two for the Show

Used as a countdown to begin something

Few Words and Many Deeds

actions are more important than words

a cushy number

An easy job that is well-paid and stress-free

work like a beaver

To work very diligently and energetically

work like a Trojan

To work extremely hard

The verb "step" should be conjugated according to its tense.