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fill (one's) shoes fill (one's) shoesTo 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.See also: fill, shoefill someone's shoesFig. to take the place of some other person and do that person's work satisfactorily. (As if you were wearing the other person's shoes.) I don't know how we'll be able to do without you. No one can fill your shoes. It'll be difficult to fill Jane's shoes. She did her job very well.See also: fill, shoefill someone's shoesAssume 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, shoefill someone's shoes (or boots) take over someone's function or duties and fulfil them satisfactorily. informalSee also: fill, shoefill somebody’s ˈboots/ˈshoes do somebody’s job in a satisfactory way when they are not there: Mr Carter is retiring and we need a new director to fill his shoes.See also: boot, fill, shoe fill (someone's) shoes To assume someone's position or duties.See also: fill, shoe |