Idiom Breakdown

fill someone's shoes

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Definition

To do (somebody's) job; to perform or assume (somebody's) role.

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In Context

"I don't think anyone could ever fill her shoes, doing all she does."
"You have some very large shoes to fill. I hope you know that."
"Does he take care of you? / Or could I easily fill his shoes? / But you say no, you say no"
""As I was chairing a committee that had only ever been chaired by Labour women, I was fairly conscious that I was filling some fairly big shoes left behind by Louise and Gwyneth."

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Also Said As

fill someone's boots

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See Also

put oneself in someone's shoes