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 )

author Alina Tran calendar 2021-06-01 05:06

Meaning of Step into (someone's) boots

Synonyms:

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."

Other phrases about:

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

Grammar and Usage of Step into (someone's) boots

Verb Forms

  • To step into (someone's) boots
  • Steps into (someone's) boots
  • Stepping into (someone's) boots
  • Stepped into (someone's) boots

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

error

Report Error

Do you see anything wrong?

Share your idioms

If you are really thankful, what do you do? You share.

Submit An Idiom

Make a Donation!

Help us update and complete more idioms

Donate

TODAY
to look like a drowned rat

To be very wet

Example:

Because of forgetting bringing an umbrella, I look like a drowned rat when it rains.

Join the Newsletter

Subscribe to our newsletter to get the latest updates!

Darkmode