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In Someone's Shoes

Definition: To imagine oneself in the same situation or experience as another person; to understand and empathize with someone's perspective.

Usage:

• Noun: When I put myself in her shoes, I could better understand the challenges she faced.
• Verb: It's important to try to put ourselves in someone else's shoes before passing judgment.
• Adjective: His ability to be in other people's shoes made him a great negotiator.
• Adverb: She spoke passionately, expressing her ideas in other people's shoes.

Examples:

1. After seeing the documentary, I felt like I was in the shoes of the main character, experiencing every emotion.
2. Imagine being in their shoes, struggling to make ends meet and not knowing where the next meal will come from.

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