If I were in your shoes
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Empathy Expression
Used to show understanding by imagining oneself in another's situation. 
If I were in your shoes, I'd also be confused about which university to choose.
Pro Tip 2/3Hypothetical Scenario
Implies a situation that isn't real but is being considered as a possibility. 
If I were in your shoes, I might consider starting the project over.
Pro Tip 3/3Advice Suggestion
Often used when giving advice from a personal perspective. 
If I were in your shoes, I would talk to her and explain the misunderstanding.