if the shoe fits, wear it
谚语
英文释义
谚语
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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.
— "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."
- If it works, there is not a problem using it. Often a response to being judged when using an incorrect tool.
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