fill one's shoes
phrase
: to take over one's job, position, or responsibilities
No one will be able to fill your shoes after you retire.
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“Fill one's shoes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fill%20one%27s%20shoes. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.
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