walk a mile in (someone's) shoes
walk a mile in (someone's) shoes
To spend time trying to consider or understand another person's perspectives, experiences, or motivations before making a judgment about them. I know that certain people can come across as selfish or mean-spirited, but you should try walking a mile in their shoes before you dismiss them too quickly.
See also: mile, shoe, walk
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- don't judge a man until you have walked a mile in his shoes
- there are two sides to every story
- know (someone or something) like a book
- know like a book
- pearly
- search (one's) heart
- search your heart/soul/conscience
- search (one's) soul
- search (one's) conscience
- babysit with (someone or something)