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.
See also: mile, shoe, walk

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Lovro-Slovene, Croatian
GershonGUR-shahn (English)Biblical, Biblical Hebrew
Stylianos-Greek, Late Greek
Alleyn[æ'li:n]
Joaquinahwah-KEE-nahSpanish
JoscelineJAHS-lin, JAHS-ə-linEnglish (Rare)