"Look, I understand that I'm a good soccer player, but I'm just not sure I can replace Ronaldo."
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Fill in their shoes
Be in their shoes
Out of Style
Clothing or fashion that is not popular.
To have a secret plan
Has something up their sleeve
"I never really realized how good of a friend Samantha was until I got lost in the woods. My mom told me that, once she heard the news that I was lost, she immediately put on her shoes, grabbed her phone, and ran into the forest to find me"
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At the drop of a hat
"I was looking to buy a watch the other day and this guy approached me and asked if I wanted to buy his watch. He was being really suspicious, though, and it felt like he was hiding something, so I told him 'No, thank you' and walked away."
Had something up his sleeve
Black tie affair
A formal event.
Clothes that are considered popular by most of society.
In style
"Can we go to the arcade?"
"Unfortunately, we can't. We've gotta save up for our trip to Italy, remember?"
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Tighten their belt
"That's a really pretty piano you have over there."
"Thank you. It's been in my family for many years."
A hand-me-down
Hand-me-down
Used clothes that are given from another person, usually an older person.
To do something immediately or without planning
At the drop of a hat
"How would you describe yourself?"
"Well, I think I'd say I'm a good son, a good student, and that I'm a great chess player."
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Wear more than one hat
"Tomorrow's going to be a really busy day. I'm going to get some rest so that I can be prepared tomorrow and get done all the work I need to do."
Roll up my sleeves
Fits like a Glove
When some piece of clothing is very comfortable or perfectly suited to your body.
To not spend as much money as before
Tighten their belt
"I always wondered what it was like for Beethoven when he started to lose his hearing. It must have been really emotionally difficult for him."
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Be in their shoes
"Wow! You're a really good swimmer!"
"Thank you! I've been practicing a lot!"
"Oh really? Do you have a lot of experience?"
"Absolutely. I'd say about 10 years as a swimmer."
Under my belt
Birthday Suit
When you are not wearing any clothes.
To be the person with control or authority in the relationship.
Wear the pants in the relationship