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- walk a mile in (someone's) shoes
walk a mile in (someone's) shoes
walk a mile in (someone's) shoes
To spend time trying to consider or understand another person's perspectives, experiences, or motivations before making a judgment about them. I know that certain people can come across as selfish or mean-spirited, but you should try walking a mile in their shoes before you dismiss them too quickly.
Common Names:
Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
Mikail | | - | Turkish |
Lado | | - | Georgian |
Sarai | | SER-ie (English) | Biblical, Biblical Hebrew |
Dragoslava | | - | Serbian, Medieval Slavic |
Roy | | ROI (Scottish, English) | Scottish, English, Dutch |
Moore | | ['muə] | |