big boots
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big boots
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (figurative) (high standards set by a person in a job)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
We all loved Miss Camila; the new teacher will have to work hard to fill those big boots.Todos amamos a la señorita Camila; la nueva maestra tendrá que esforzarse para ocupar su lugar.
When my dad retired and I took over the company, I knew I had big boots to fill.Cuando se retiró mi padre y me hice cargo de la empresa, sabía que no me sería fácil alcanzar su nivel de excelencia.
2. (big shoes)
a. botas grandes
Who left those big boots in the middle of the hallway?¿Quién dejó esas botas grandes en medio del pasillo?
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