English / proverb
If the Shoe Fits, Wear It
MEANING IN ENGLISH
If a criticism, remark, or characterization applies truthfully to you, you should accept it.
In context
01
I was speaking broadly about procrastination in the department, but if the shoe fits, wear it.
02
Rather than feeling insulted by the honest critique of leadership failings, executives should accept that if the shoe fits, wear it.
Synonyms
face the truth,accept the criticism,own up to it
Antonyms
deny the truth,shirk responsibility,deflect blame
Collocations
tell someone if the shoe fits wear it,realize that if the shoe fits wear it,say if the shoe fits wear it