if the shoe fits, wear it saying2 •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." — 1901 •If it works, there is not a problem using it. Often a response to being judged when using an incorrect tool.
