shoe

another pair of shoes quite a different matter or state of things.

be in another person's shoes be in another person's situation or predicament.

dead men's shoes property or a position coveted by a prospective successor but available only on a person's death.

fill someone's shoes: seefill.

if the shoe fits, wear it: see if the cap fits, wear itatcap.

shake in your shoes: seeshake.

shoe leather used in reference to the wear on shoes through (much) walking. informal

2010Boston Globe Calling himself humbled and honoured by the nomination, Shumlin vowed to use shoe leather and enthusiasm to run a positive but aggressive campaign.

wait for the other shoe to drop wait for the next or final thing to happen. North American

☞ The underlying scenario is the feeling of tense expectation experienced after hearing one shoe dropped on the floor, especially in the context of an unseen person undressing prior to sexual intercourse.

where the shoe pinches where your difficulty or trouble is.