step into somebody's shoes
step into (someone's) shoes
To fill someone's position, especially one of power or authority. I don't know who they're getting to step into Davidson's shoes, but I doubt they'll be anywhere near as good a manager as he was. I tell you, I wouldn't want to step into her shoes. Sure, the pay would be better, but I don't want all that stress!
See also: shoe, step
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
step into somebody’s ˈshoes
take over a job from another person: Mike stepped into his father’s shoes when his father retired as director.See also: shoe, step
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- step into (someone's) shoes
- step into shoes
- step into someone's shoes
- step into someone's boots
- step into (someone's) boots
- step/tread on someone's toes, to
- I don't want to wear out my welcome
- get someone's dander up, to
- cover
- grab someone/something by the throat