Common Everyday Phrases

to go over with a fine-tooth comb

fill someone's shoes

keep after

Amy: "So how did things go at work today, Arthur?"

Arthur: "Well, they're going over the records with a fine-tooth comb, getting everything in place before the new owners take over."

Amy: "Do you think they'll have any trouble finding someone to fill Mr. Johnson's shoes?"

Arthur: "Oh, Mr. Johnson's not leaving! Sorry, I thought I told you about that. The new owners kept after him until he agreed to stay."

to go over with a fine-tooth comb
to search or examine every tiny detail

fill someone's shoes
to do as well at something as the previous person did

keep after
persistently urge someone to do something

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