Walk a mile in your shoes Meaning in English
expression · lemma: walk a mile in someone's shoes
Definición
To imagine yourself in another person's situation to understand what they are going through or why they act as they do.
Uso & Matices
Mainly used figuratively about empathy; can use with 'I wish you could walk a mile in my shoes', or 'Try to walk a mile in her shoes'. Synonym: 'put yourself in someone's shoes'. Not literal – does not mean actually wearing someone else's shoes.
Oraciones de Ejemplo
Try to walk a mile in your shoes before judging others.
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It's important to walk a mile in your shoes to understand your feelings.
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She asked him to walk a mile in your shoes and see how hard it is.
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If you could walk a mile in your shoes, you’d understand why I’m stressed.
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Sometimes, you just have to walk a mile in your shoes to see the full picture.
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Before making decisions, leaders should walk a mile in your shoes.
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