follow in somebody’s footsteps
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follow in somebody’s footsteps — idiom
1. To choose the same career or way of life as a family member or someone you admir
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Definition
To choose the same career or way of life as a family member or someone you admire.
Example
Mia decided to follow in her mother's footsteps and become a doctor.
Did you follow in your brother's footsteps when you joined the army?