v. phr. To take the place of another and do as well; to substitute satisfactorily for. When Jack got hurt, the coach had nobody to fill his shoes. Joe hopes to fill his father's shoes. See: IN ONE'S SHOES.
FILL ONE'S SHOES
Meaning of FILL ONE'S SHOES in English
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