Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-follow-in-someone's-footsteps
idiom
(tə ˈfɒloʊ ɪn ˈsʌmˌwʌnz ˈfʊtˌstɛps)
Definition
To act or live in the same way as someone else, often imitating their behavior or pursuing a similar path in life.
Examples
- After seeing her father’s success as a doctor, she decided to follow in his footsteps and pursue a career in medicine.
- He hopes to follow in his mentor’s footsteps and become a great leader in the industry.
Meaning
This phrase means to adopt similar actions, habits, or career choices as someone else, typically someone one admires or respects.
Synonyms
- emulate
- imitate
- replicate
- mirror
- take after
