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(figuratively) To follow the same path as someone; to take actions similar to another's.

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follow in someone's footsteps

Source Word

follow in someone's footsteps

Verb

figuratively

(figuratively) To follow the same path as someone; to take actions similar to another's.

Japanese Meaning

誰かの足跡をたどる / その人と同じ道を歩む、または模範とする生き方をする / 先人の道を追い、その行動や方法を継承する

Inspired by his grandmother's dedication, he decided to follow in someone's footsteps and pursue a career in education.

祖母の献身に触発され、彼は祖母と同じ道を歩み、教育の道に進むことにした。

Sense（1）

(figuratively) To follow the same path as someone; to take actions similar to another's.

follows in someone's footsteps

（ present singular third-person ）

following in someone's footsteps

（ participle present ）

followed in someone's footsteps

（ participle past ）

followed in someone's footsteps

（ past ）