Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

if-the-shoe-fits

idiom

ɪf ðə ʃuː fɪts

Definition

A phrase suggesting that if a description applies to someone, they should accept it.

Examples

If the shoe fits, wear it; it’s better to acknowledge your flaws than ignore them.
She wasn’t happy with the comment, but if the shoe fits, she has to take it into account.

Meaning

This expression is used to indicate that if someone recognizes a quality or behavior in themselves that is being criticized or discussed, they should acknowledge it.