fill somebody`s shoes

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1. In the three years after his retirement, Britain chalked up no fewer than four prime ministers until Earl Grey managed to fill his shoes. BNC

2. In any case, young Gavin can always fill his shoes if he doesn't appear; he's been acting as understudy. BNC

3. It will take a very special person to fill Barbara`s shoes. CIDoI

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