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walk a mile in someone's shoes

/wɔk ə maɪl ɪn ðɛr ʃuz/ /wɔːk ə maɪl ɪn ðeə ʃuːz/
idiom Emotions Informal
  1. 1 birinin yerine kendini koymak, birinin durumunu anlamaya çalışmak

Definition (English)

To try to understand someone's feelings or situation by imagining you are them.

Example Sentences

  1. You should walk a mile in their shoes before judging.
    Yargılamadan önce onların durumunu anlamaya çalışmalısın.
  2. Try to walk a mile in their shoes; it's not easy.
    Onların yerine kendini koymaya çalış; kolay değil.

Synonyms

put yourself in someone's shoes

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