To fill (someone's) boots

Translation of "to fill (someone's) boots" into Russian

to fill (someone's) boots

заменить кого-то, занять чье-то место

After he retired, it was hard to find someone to fill his boots.

После того как он ушёл на пенсию, было трудно найти кого-то, кто мог бы заменить его.

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To take over someone's responsibilities or role, especially in a job or position, often implying that the new person must meet the expectations or standards set by the previous individual.

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