follow in the footsteps of



follow in the footsteps of

To pursue something that someone else (often a family member) has already done. I plan to follow in the footsteps of my father and study engineering in college. We are following in the footsteps of all the members of the sorority that came before us!
See also: follow, footstep, of

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
JolieJO-lee (English), zho-LEE (French)English, Various
Ji-Woojee-ooKorean
Drest-Ancient Celtic
Merit (1)MER-itEnglish (Rare)
BethanBETH-anWelsh
Fabricia-Ancient Roman