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. I know Marcia was really popular and that it will be hard to fill her shoes—but I'm going to try my best! How am I supposed to fill Stan's shoes? The man was with the company for 40 years!

See also: fill, shoe

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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. Copyright © 2003, 1997 by The Christine Ammer 1992 Trust. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

fill someone's shoes (or boots)

take over someone's function or duties and fulfil them satisfactorily. informal

See also: fill, shoe

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