Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
follow-in-someone's-footsteps
idiom
/ˈfɒloʊ ɪn ˈsʌmˌwʌnz ˈfʊtˌstɛps/
Definition
To do the same things that someone else has done, especially someone you admire or who has influenced you.
Examples
- Many young athletes aspire to follow in the footsteps of famous sports stars.
- She decided to follow in her mother’s footsteps and became a doctor.
- He hopes to follow in the footsteps of his mentor and create a successful business.
Meaning
The phrase suggests imitating or emulating another person’s actions, often in a career or lifestyle context.
Synonyms
- emulate
- imitate
- mirror
- take after
