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HAVE BIG SHOES TO FILL

to take over a role vacated or left behind by someone who was exceptional in their performance and set very high standards as a result
 HAVE BIG SHOES TO FILL
1. Whoever gets the job is going to have some pretty big shoes to fill.
2. I heard you're taking over for Marcy, right? Well, good luck—you have big shoes to fill!


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