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Definition shoe in British English

shoe noun

[countable] noun
/ʃuː/
1

something that you wear on each foot, usually over socks

Example

walking/running shoes

Example

She bought several pairs of shoes.

Synonyms and related words
Birkenstock boat shoe boot
1.1

relating to shoes, or used for shoes

Example

shoe polish

Example

a shoe shop

Synonyms and related words
Birkenstock boat shoe boot
1.2

a horseshoe

Synonyms and related words
fetlock forelock hoof
2

to wait for yet another inevitable thing to happen

Example

When you see things going wrong and expect the other shoe to drop, it probably will.

3

to have to work really hard in order to live up to the high standards set by your predecessor in the job

Example

Whoever replaces Roy is sure to have big shoes to fill.

4

to imagine you in someone's position, facing the same situation as the other person.

Example

What could I have done to solve the problem? Just put yourself in my shoes.

Definition shoe in British English