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Shoes New shoes can be uncomfortable for a few days. Then they become softer and begin to take on the shape of our feet. After a while, putting our feet into them is like shaking hands with two old friends. Several expressions in English are about our shoes. One such expression is the shoe is on the other foot. It means that the situation is completely turned around. It is as if you have traded shoes with someone else. The expression is often used when two people seem to exchange the situations with each other. For example, you might