Wouldn't want to be in your shoes Meaning in English

expression

US

WOOD-nt WAWNT tuh BEE in YOOR SHOOS

UK

WOOD-nt WONT tuh BEE in YAW SHOOS

Definição

You use this expression to say that you think someone is in a difficult or unpleasant situation, and you are glad you are not them.

Uso & Nuances

Informal and often slightly sympathetic or humorous. Used when someone is in trouble or facing something unpleasant. Can be softened: 'I really wouldn't want to be in your shoes right now.' Synonymous with 'I don't envy you.' Don't use literally about physical shoes.

• Spanish: no me gustaría estar en tu lugar
• Portuguese (BR): não gostaria de estar no seu lugar
• Portuguese (PT): não queria estar no teu lugar
• Chinese (Simplified): 我可不想处在你的位置
• Chinese (Traditional): 我可不想處在你的情況
• Hindi: मैं तुम्हारी जगह नहीं होना चाहूँगा
• Arabic: لا أود أن أكون في مكانك
• Bengali: তোমার জায়গায় থাকতে চাইতাম না
• Russian: не хотел бы оказаться на твоём месте
• Japanese: あなたの立場にはなりたくない
• Vietnamese: không muốn ở trong hoàn cảnh của bạn
• Korean: 네 입장이 되고 싶지 않아
• Turkish: senin yerinde olmak istemezdim
• Urdu: میں تمہاری جگہ نہیں ہونا چاہوں گا
• Indonesian: tidak mau berada di posisimu

Frases de Exemplo

I wouldn't want to be in your shoes on exam day.

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She has a lot of work to do tonight. I wouldn't want to be in her shoes.

basic

If my parents found out, I wouldn't want to be in your shoes.

basic

Man, you have to tell the boss about the mistake? I wouldn't want to be in your shoes right now.

natural

Honestly, I wouldn't want to be in your shoes with all that pressure at work.

natural

You got three exams tomorrow and a project due? I wouldn't want to be in your shoes!

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