Have Big Shoes To Fill

Synonyms of have big shoes to fill

• have a lot to live up to
• have a tough act to follow
• have high expectations to meet

Antonyms of have big shoes to fill

• have small shoes to fill
• have no expectations to meet
• have an easy task ahead

Collocations of have big shoes to fill

big responsibility

Frequency: 70 %

As the new CEO, she has big shoes to fill in terms of responsibility.

high expectations

Frequency: 65 %

After the success of the previous project, the team now has big shoes to fill in terms of meeting high expectations.

great potential

Frequency: 60 %

The rookie player has big shoes to fill with his great potential on the team.

impressive track record

Frequency: 50 %

The new hire has big shoes to fill given his impressive track record in the industry.

huge legacy

Frequency: 45 %

Being the son of a famous actor, he has big shoes to fill in terms of continuing the huge legacy of his father.

Idiomatic Expressions for have big shoes to fill

• Phrase: have big shoes to fill
  Meaning: to have a difficult task of living up to the accomplishments or reputation of someone else
  Usage: She has big shoes to fill taking over as CEO after her father's retirement.