Step Into Someones Shoes Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Step Into Someones Shoes Idiom mean?

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step into (someone's) shoes What does step into (someone's) shoes mean?	to take over a job or other role from someone	I will have to step into my supervisor's shoes while he is away on vacation.
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take note of (something) What does "take note of (something)" mean?	to observe and remember something	The police are taking note of the people who go into the illegal business.

know something inside out What does "know something inside out" mean?	know/understand something thoroughly.	"If you have a question about grammar, ask Dr. Martin.She knows grammar inside out."
build up (someone or something) What does "build up (someone or something)" mean?	to make someone or something bigger or stronger, to promote something	The woman is always trying to build up her boss which makes her very well-liked by him.
Come to heel What does "Come to heel" mean?	If someone comes to heel, they stop behaving in a way that is annoying to someone in authority and start being obedient.
cut a wide swath What does "cut a wide swath" mean?	to attract a lot of attention	The man cuts a wide swath when he enters a room.
every time one turns around What does "every time one turns around" mean?	frequently	Every time I turn around my little boy asks me a question.
chip in What does "chip in" mean?	to contribute to something, to pay jointly for something	We chipped in and bought our father a birthday present.
chown down What does "chown down" mean?	eat; have a meal
as white as a ghost What does "as white as a ghost" mean?	very pale because of fear or shock or illness	My sister became as white as a ghost when she saw the man at the window.
a live dog is better than a dead lion What does "a live dog is better than a dead lion" mean?	it is better to be a live coward than a dead hero (this is from Ecclesiastes in the Bible)	A live dog is better than a dead lion and I told my friend not to get into a fight with the angry man in the restaurant.
dump What does "dump" mean?	act of moving one's bowels
dig (someone or something) up What does "dig (someone or something) up" mean?	to make an effort to find someone or something	I tried to dig up some blankets for my friend when he stayed at our house.

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Step Into Someones Shoes Idiom