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Jimmy Hung
2021-06-01 04:06
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."
actions are more important than words
An easy job that is well-paid and stress-free
To work very diligently and energetically
To work extremely hard
The verb "step" should be conjugated according to its tense.
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1. To punch a hole in one's ticket to show that they have paid for a ride
2. To do something that allows one to go further in a competition or to be promoted at work
1. Please, tell me if I forget to punch your ticket.
2. With a view to punching my ticket to the final, I did whatever it takes to win this round.
