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.
See also:
  • 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)