fill someone's shoes

fill (one's) shoes

To replace one in some role; to take over for one in some position. You do so much for the company that I don't see how anyone could fill your shoes.
See also: fill, shoe
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

fill someone's shoes

Assume someone's position or duties, especially in a satisfactory way. For example, It'll be hard to find someone to fill her shoes when she retires, or John expects his son to fill his shoes at the store. Also see in someone's shoes.
See also: fill, shoe
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

fill someone's shoes (or boots)

take over someone's function or duties and fulfil them satisfactorily. informal
See also: fill, shoe
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • drive (one) out of office
  • force (one) out of office
  • force out of office
  • give (one) (one's) head
  • give head
  • give somebody their head
  • give someone their head
  • cooking for one
  • as one door closes, another (one) opens
  • as one door closes, another opens
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