Meaning of the word "only the wearer knows where the shoe pinches" in English
What does "only the wearer knows where the shoe pinches" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
only the wearer knows where the shoe pinches
US /ˈoʊnli ðə ˈwerər noʊz wer ðə ʃuː ˈpɪntʃɪz/
UK /ˈəʊnli ðə ˈweərər nəʊz weə ðə ʃuː ˈpɪntʃɪz/
Idiom
only the person experiencing a problem or situation truly understands its difficulty or pain
Example:
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She looks happy, but only the wearer knows where the shoe pinches regarding her family struggles.
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I can't judge his stress; only the wearer knows where the shoe pinches.