Phrase: Put oneself in one's place

Put oneself in one's place

Meaning/Usage: To think from another point of view.

Explanation: To get a better understanding by thinking from the view of the other person. Another way of saying this is to "put yourself in one's shoes."

DIALOGUE

A: "You know, I didn't mean to hurt you, but I had no choice."

B: "That's no excuse for what you did to me."

A: "Try to put yourself in my place. What would you have done?"

B: "I see your point."

Note:

• No excuse - If you say that there is no excuse for something, you are emphasizing that it should not happen, or expressing disapproval that it has happened.
• I see / take your point - Used for saying that you understand what someone is trying to say, especially when you disagree with it.

Example Sentences

"What was I supposed to do? Try to put yourself in my place."
"It's easy to be understanding if you always put yourself in the other person's place."
"If you put yourself in my place, you would understand why I did that."



Other Common Sentences

"If I were in your shoes, I would have done the same thing."

"I can't blame you because I would have done the same thing if I were in your situation."