if the shoe fits, wear it
See also: if the shoe fits
English
Phrase
- If a description fits something, then it is probably that thing.
- 1901, Horatio Alger, Young Captain Jack, ch. 18:
- "Do you mean to insult me by that?" he roared.
- "If the shoe fits, you can wear it."
- "I'll knock you down for the insult."
- 1901, Horatio Alger, Young Captain Jack, ch. 18:
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