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to follow in one's footsteps
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to try to do the exact same things as others did before one
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "follow in one's footsteps" and when to use it?
The idiom "follow in one's footsteps" is used to describe the act of doing the same things that another person, often a family member or predecessor, has done before. The phrase originates from the literal act of following someone's footprints or steps, indicating the path they have taken. Over time, the phrase has evolved to represent the act of pursuing the same path, career, or lifestyle as someone else, particularly a family member or mentor
Examples
She decided to follow in her father's footsteps and pursue a career in medicine.
Despite the challenges, he was determined to follow in his mother's footsteps and start his own business.
