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. © 2015 Farlex, Inc, all rights reserved.