Meaning of the word "if the shoe fits (wear it)" in English

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if the shoe fits (wear it)

US /ɪf ðə ʃuː fɪts (wɛr ɪt)/
UK /ɪf ðə ʃuː fɪts (wɛr ɪt)/
"if the shoe fits (wear it)" picture

Idiom

1.

used to say that if a description or criticism applies to someone, they should accept it

Example:
I called him lazy, and if the shoe fits, wear it.
Someone said the team was disorganized. Well, if the shoe fits...
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