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in somebody's footsteps #1 (permalink) Tue Feb 07, 2012 8:03 am   in somebody's footsteps		  
What does 'in somebody's footsteps' mean?
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in somebody's footsteps #2 (permalink) Tue Feb 07, 2012 15:14 pm   in somebody's footsteps		  
Usually it is "follow in somebody's footsteps", or the word "follow" is at least implied. It means to carry on in the same profession, endeavour, etc. as a predecessor, emulating or building on their work or activities.
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