put (oneself) in (someone's) shoes
put (oneself) in (someone's) shoes
To imagine oneself in the situation or circumstances of another person, so as to understand or empathize with their perspective, opinion, or point of view. Before being quick to judge someone for their actions, you should always try to put yourself in their shoes. Everyone is human, after all. Put yourself in my shoes and then tell me what you would have done, Dan! It isn't as straightforward as you're making it seem!
See also: put, shoe
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
put yourself in somebody’s shoes/place
consider what you would do or feel if you were in the position of somebody else: Put yourself in his shoes! If your mother had just died, how would you feel?See also: place, put, shoe
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- put (oneself) in (someone's) place
- put yourself in somebody's shoes/place
- in else's shoes
- in someone else's shoes
- for (one's) (own) sake
- for sake
- wash (one's) hands of (someone or something)
- wash one's hands of
- wash your hands of somebody/something
- wash your hands of something/someone