grow into your shoes

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Dictionary meaning

to develop over time the qualities, skills, and maturity necessary to fulfil the demands of a role, responsibility, or identity that currently feels too large or challenging; as a child grows into shoes purchased slightly too large, so a person grows into a professional title, leadership role, or expectation that initially exceeds their current capabilities; the phrase is encouraging rather than critical, acknowledging that growth takes time while expressing confidence that the person will eventually fill the role fully