Question

Choose the correct meaning of the given phrase. ’’To stand in another man’s shoe’’.
a) To occupy another man’s place
b) To be in need of
c) To stand fixed
d) To stand transfix
e) To stand firm

Answer 1

Hint: The phrase ‘’to stand in another man’s shoe’’ means to understand and see things from someone else’s perspective or position.

Complete step by step answer:
To know the correct meaning of the phrase ‘’to stand in another man’s shoe’’, let's discuss the above-mentioned options in detail:

a) To occupy another man’s place: It refers to taking someone else’s position or place (in terms of perspective or position and not physically). Example: Since his father's demise, his uncle has taken his father’s place. 

b) To be in need of: It means to be short of something or lack something deemed necessary. 

Example: The company is in need of a new and more efficient management.

c) To stand fixed: It means to be static at one place without any movement.

 Example: The net worth of the property has stood fixed for years. 

d) To stand transfixed: It means unable to move in amazement, awe or terror.

 Example: Seeing the Tiger, I stood transfixed. 

e) To stand firm: To stand firm means unlikely to change, driven by a strong feeling. 

Example: He stood firm with his decision. 

Hence, the correct answer is option a.

Note: The phrase ‘’ to stand in another man’s shoe’’ refers to the understanding of someone’s perspective. Option a ‘’To occupy another man’s place’’ is not in terms of moving and possessing a particular place, previously occupied by someone. It refers to the ability to understand someone’s position or perspective.