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walk a mile in someone’s shoes

idiom/wɔk ə maɪl ɪn ˈsʌmwʌnz ʃuz/

to consider someone else’s experiences and feelings

Before judging someone, try walking a mile in their shoes.

word origin — Likely inspired by a Native American proverb about understanding another person's path before judging them.