Pronunciation: /ðə but/ʃuː ɪz ɒn ði ˈʌðər fʊt/
noun a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality (boot, shoe, foot)
A1 When I was younger, I used to tease my brother a lot. Now, the boot is on the other foot and he teases me instead.
A2 At first, my friend was always the one asking for help with homework. Now, the shoe is on the other foot and I need their help.
B1 For years, my sister was the one who had to take care of me when I was sick. Now, the boot is on the other foot and I am taking care of her.
B2 In the past, I used to rely on my parents for financial support. Now, the shoe is on the other foot and I am the one supporting them.
C1 Throughout my career, I have always been the one giving advice and mentoring others. Now, the boot is on the other foot and I am seeking guidance from a mentor.
C2 After being the leader of the team for many years, I decided to step down and let someone else take charge. The shoe is on the other foot now, and I am enjoying being a team member.
verb a word that expresses an action or a state of being (is)
A1 The boot is on the other foot now.
A2 She realized that the shoe was on the other foot.
B1 After being in charge for so long, he finally understood what it feels like when the boot is on the other foot.
B2 Having been the one making decisions for years, she found it challenging when the shoe was on the other foot.
C1 As a manager, he had to adapt quickly when the boot was on the other foot and he had to follow someone else's orders.
C2 The politician experienced a shift in power dynamics when the shoe was on the other foot during the election.
adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun (other)
A1 The boot is on the other foot means the situation has changed.
A2 In this case, the shoe is on the other foot and now she has to deal with the consequences.
B1 After years of being the boss, now the boot is on the other foot and he has to take orders.
B2 She used to be the one giving advice, but now the shoe is on the other foot and she needs help.
C1 Having been in control for so long, it's interesting to see how he handles it now that the boot is on the other foot.
C2 The boot being on the other foot has given her a new perspective on the situation.
preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence (on)
A1 I used to do all the cooking, but now the boot is on the other foot and my husband is in charge of meals.
A2 Sarah was always the one borrowing money from me, but now the shoe is on the other foot and I need to ask her for a loan.
B1 For years, Tom was the boss and made all the decisions. Now that he has retired, the boot is on the other foot and he has to follow someone else's orders.
B2 After being the star player on the team for so long, Jake got injured and now the shoe is on the other foot as he watches his teammates excel without him.
C1 As a successful CEO, Emma was used to being in control. However, when she took on a new role in a different company, the boot was on the other foot and she had to adapt to a different leadership style.
C2 Having been the primary caregiver for her parents for many years, Maria found herself in need of care when she fell ill. The shoe was on the other foot as she had to rely on others for support.
article a word that is used to specify a noun (the)
A1 I used to be the one asking for help, but now the boot is on the other foot and I can offer assistance.
A2 She was always the one giving advice, but now the shoe is on the other foot and she needs help.
B1 After years of being the leader, he found himself in a position where the boot is on the other foot and he had to follow someone else's instructions.
B2 Having been the one in charge for so long, it was a strange feeling when the shoe was on the other foot and he had to take orders.
C1 As a successful business owner, she was used to making decisions, but when the boot was on the other foot and she became an employee, she had to adapt to a different role.
C2 Throughout his career, he had always been the one calling the shots, but when the shoe was on the other foot and he had to answer to someone else, he learned to appreciate a new perspective.
formal In this situation, the boot is on the other foot now.
informal Now the shoe is on the other foot.
slang Well, looks like the tables have turned and the boot is on the other foot.
figurative After years of being the underdog, now the shoe is on the other foot and we are dominating the competition.
the boot/shoe was on the other foot
the boots/shoes are on the other foot
the boot/shoe is more on the other foot
the boot/shoe is the most on the other foot
the boot/shoe is on the other foot
the boot/shoe will be on the other foot
the boot/shoe has been on the other foot
the boot/shoe is being on the other foot
the boot/shoe is on the other foot
the boot/shoe is on the other foot
to have the boot/shoe on the other foot
having the boot/shoe on the other foot
the boot/shoe being on the other foot