which foot the shoe is on: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  United StatesUnited KingdomInternational Englishinformalidiomatic
  • To understand which party, person, or side occupies a particular position or bears a particular burden in a situation; to know who is advantaged or disadvantaged.
  • To recognize one's own role, responsibilities, or standing in a given circumstance.

  Examples

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  • After the latest developments, I finally understand which foot the shoe is on in this negotiation.

    Después de los últimos acontecimientos, finalmente entiendo quién está en qué posición en esta negociación.

  • You need to realize which foot the shoe is on before accusing others unfairly in the dispute.

    Debes darte cuenta de quién está en qué posición antes de acusar injustamente a otros en la disputa.

  • They’re confused about the roles, but once they see which foot the shoe is on, responsibilities will be clear.

    Están confundidos sobre los roles, pero una vez que vean quién tiene la ventaja, las responsabilidades estarán claras.