Meaning of if the shoe fits, wear it | Babel Free
Definitions
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If a description fits, it is probably the case; if an insult accurately describes you, you must bear it; if you take offence at an insult that was only implicitly directed at you, you admit the insult is true enough to be recognizable. idiomatic
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If it works, there is not a problem using it. Often a response to being judged when using an incorrect tool. idiomatic
Equivalents
Deutsch
wenn du dich angesprochen fühlst
Español
a el que le quede el saco, que se lo ponga
al que le pique, que se rasque
al que le quepa el sayo
Suomi
jos siltä näyttää
Français
si le chapeau te fait, mets-le
Nederlands
wie de schoen past, trekke hem aan
Português
se a carapuça serviu
Русский
на воре и шапка горит
中文
對號入座 /对号入座
Examples
“"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."”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.