In the same shoes Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈseɪm/ /ˈʃuz
in thuh SAYM shooz
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /sˈeɪm/ /ʃˈuːz
in thuh SAYM SHOOZ
Definition
To be in a situation or position similar to another person, often used to express understanding or empathy.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often used in the phrase 'if I were in the same shoes' or 'put yourself in the same shoes.' Not as common as 'in someone else's shoes,' but understood in context as sharing another's experience.
Spanish: en la misma situaciónPortuguese (BR): no mesmo lugar - na mesma situaçãoPortuguese (PT): na mesma situaçãoChinese (Simplified): 处于同样的境地Chinese (Traditional): 處於同樣的處境Hindi: एक ही स्थिति मेंArabic: في نفس الموقفBengali: একই পরিস্থিতিতে - একই অবস্থাRussian: в такой же ситуации - в той же позицииJapanese: 同じ立場で - 同じ状況でVietnamese: ở trong hoàn cảnh giống vậy - trong tình huống tương tựKorean: 같은 입장에 있다 - 같은 상황이다Turkish: aynı durumda - aynı pozisyondaUrdu: اسی حالت میں - اسی صورتحال میںIndonesian: dalam posisi yang sama - dalam situasi yang sama
Example Sentences
If I were in the same shoes, I would do the same thing.
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We are in the same shoes because we lost our jobs.
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It's hard to judge unless you're in the same shoes.
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Honestly, being in the same shoes makes me understand your stress much better.
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Try to imagine yourself in the same shoes before making a comment.
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Don't worry, I've been in the same shoes plenty of times.
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