pair of shoes

dead men's shoes

A position or property that is only attainable by someone else upon the current holder's death.

extra pair of hands

The assistance of another person.

fill someone's shoes

To do (somebody's) job; to perform or assume (somebody's) role.

get a pair

Synonym of grow a pair.

grow a pair

To be brave; to show some courage, especially in a situation in which one has so far failed to do so.

have a pair

To be manly, brave.

Ones and twos

[Cockney slang]shoes

put on one's dancing shoes

To prepare for celebration or rejoicing; to put oneself in a positive frame of mind.