Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
follow-in-the-footsteps-of
phrase
/ˈfɒloʊ ɪn ðə ˈfʊtˌstɛps ʌv/
Definition
To emulate or take inspiration from someone else’s actions, decisions, or path in life.
Examples
- Many young athletes choose to follow in the footsteps of their sporting heroes.
- She decided to follow in the footsteps of her father by becoming a doctor.
- They aim to follow in the footsteps of their successful predecessors in the business world.
Meaning
This phrase suggests that one is choosing to do what another person has done or is doing, often with the intention of achieving similar success or outcomes.
Synonyms
- emulate
- imitate
- copy
- take after
