If the shoe fits, wear it

Meaning

If a description applies to you, then accept it.

This expression is often used when something derogatory is said about a person who then complains to a third party. The third party, if they agree with the original negative comment, might suggest "If the shoe fits, then wear it". An example of that might be:

Jack: Just because I've missed two or three sessions, my fitness trainer says I lack motivation.
Jill: Well, if the shoe fits, wear it.

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1 靴, 短靴. ▼((英))ではくるぶしの隠れないもの；((米))ではくるぶしの隠れるものもさす

a pair of shoes
靴1足

put on ［take off］ one's shoes
靴をはく［ぬぐ］

do ［lace］ up one's shoes
靴のひもを締める

If the shoe fits, wear it.
((米))その靴が足に合うならはきなさい；思い当たるふしがあるならすなおに受け入れなさい.

2 蹄鉄(ていてつ)(horseshoe).

3 靴に似たもの；（杖・棒などの）石突き, 金たが.

4 （タイヤの）ケーシング, 外被；（車輪の）輪止め.

5 （自動車の）ブレーキシュー.

6 （電車の）集電靴(か).

7 （そりの滑走部の）滑り金.

drop the other shoe

（寝る前に靴を順にぬぐことから）物事の仕上げをする, だめ押しする.

fill a person's shoes/fill the shoes of a person

〈人に〉代わる, 〈人の〉責任を引き継ぐ.

in a person's shoes

〈人の〉立場に身を置いて

I wish I were in your shoes.
君にあやかりたいよ.

shake ［shiver, tremble］ in one's shoes

びくびくする.

step into a person's shoes

〈人の〉あとを継ぐ.

the shoe is on the other foot

形勢［立場］が逆転している.

where the shoe pinches

悩み［苦しみ］の真の原因.

━━[動]（shod 〔

d |

d〕 or shoed, shod or shoed or shodden 〔

dn |

dn〕, 〜・ing）(他)

1 …に靴をはかせる；〈馬に〉蹄鉄を打つ

well ［badly］ shod
((文))よい［悪い］靴をはいている.

2 …に（金たが鉄輪を）はめる, 金具をつける((with ...)).

［古英語sceōh. △ドイツ語Schuh］

shoe・less

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Name of Product: Falls Creek infant boy shoes
Units: About 2,300
Importer: Meijer, of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Hazard: The shoe lace toggles can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves Meijer Falls Creek infant boy casual shoes with bungee laces and toggles. The brown leather shoes were sold in infant sizes 5 to 10 and have “Falls Creek” imprinted on the bottom of the shoe.
Sold at: Meijer stores nationwide from July 2010 through September 2010 for about $15.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled shoes from children. Consumers can remove and discard the toggles to eliminate the hazard or return the product to any Meijer store for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Meijer at (800) 927-8699 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website at www.meijer.com

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toggle

A pin, rod, or crosspiece fitted or inserted into a loop in a rope, chain, or strap to prevent slipping, to tighten, or to hold an attached object.
A device or an apparatus with a toggle joint.

v., -gled, -gling, -gles. v.tr.
To furnish or fasten with a toggle.

v.intr.
To alternate between two or more electronic, mechanical, or computer-related options, usually by the operation of a single switch or keystroke: toggled back and forth between two windows on the screen.

[Origin unknown.]