if the shoe fits

if the shoe fits
if the shoe fits — see shoe, 1
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Main Entry:fit
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if the shoe fits (or if the shoe fits, wear it)
US
— used to say that something said or suggested about a person is true and that the person should accept it as true

“Are you calling me a cheater?” “Well, if the shoe fits, wear it.” [=(Brit) if the cap fits, wear it]

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Main Entry:shoe

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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