measure for drapes

To begin planning or preparing to replace someone in a job or position before one has actually secured the role, especially during a political election. The senator has been criticized as measuring for drapes in the Oval Office with a month still to go before the votes will be tallied.

See also: drape, for, measure

See also:

measure the drapes
fill (one's) shoes
fill shoes
fill someone's shoes
proceed with
an/the edge on (someone or something)
an/the edge over (someone or something)
have the edge on (someone or something)
be a foodie
foodie

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