walk a mile in someone's shoes

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Meanings:

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- To try to understand another person's experiences, feelings, or perspective by imagining oneself in their situation.
- To refrain from judging someone until one has experienced the circumstances that affect them.

Examples:

EN: Uh-huh. Well, they say you have to walk a mile in someone's shoes to understand them.
ES: Hay un dicho, "Tienes que caminar una milla en los zapatos de alguien para conocerlo"

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