I wouldn't personally repose much trust in that boon companion of yours who contributes the humorous element, Dr Mulligan, as a guide, philosopher and friend if I were in your shoes.
stand in someone's shoes
Türkische aussprache
ständ în sʌmwʌnz şuz
Aussprache
/ˈstand ən ˈsəmˌwənz ˈsʜo͞oz/ /ˈstænd ɪn ˈsʌmˌwʌnz ˈʃuːz/