What to say instead of big shoes to fill?
What to say instead of big shoes to fill?
What is another word for fill someone’s shoes?
| cover | relieve |
|---|---|
| make good | fill someone’s boots |
| represent | deputizeUS |
| speak on behalf of | cover for |
| fill the shoes of | fill the boots of |
What does it mean when someone says you have big shoes to fill?
“Filling someone’s shoes” means doing the job that they used to do. You use this expression when the first person did a good job. If that person was really good at their job, you might say that you “have some big shoes to fill”. It means that it’s going to be hard for you to do the job as well as they did it.
How do you respond to big shoes to fill?
How to Succeed When You Have Big Shoes to Fill
- Do your homework before you start. You will need to get up to speed on your new job before your first day.
- Be yourself.
- Understand and manage stakeholder relationships.
- Assess the team.
- Check your mindset.
- Seek ongoing feedback and support.
Is big shoes to fill a metaphor?
The idiom big shoes to fill. This means that you are stepping into position or taking over something from someone who was really well-liked, who did their job really well.
What does fill someone’s shoes mean?
: to take someone’s place or position No one will be able to fill her shoes after she retires.
What does being a tough act to follow mean?
Definition of a hard/tough act to follow : someone or something that has been so successful that it is very difficult for the person or thing coming next to be as good Yesterday’s thrilling victory will be a tough act to follow.
What is a tall order meaning?
: something that is very difficult to do Getting the project done on schedule is going to be a tall order. That’s a tall order to fill.
What is the word for something stuck in your shoe?
icky Add to list Share. Something that’s icky is disgusting and gummy or sticky. When you walk around a busy city all day, you’re bound to end up with something icky stuck to the bottom of your shoe.
What’s fill your boots mean?
[British] to get as much of something valuable or desirable as you can. As soon as the company was sold off, the bosses were always going to fill their boots with cut-price share options.
What does filling a void mean?
“To fill a (the) void” is actually a set expression. It means a feeling of emptiness in one’s heart (or soul) you can’t fill. We can use it not only when we talk about someone’s feelings but also when we need to provide something that is missing. You can also fill a need, a gap or vacuum.