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Definition

Ellipsis of if the shoe fits, wear it.

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Also Said As

  • if the cap fits
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How People Actually Use It

When you say something in general that could be deemed as an insult, and someone gets offended because they think you meant it towards them.

"Why did you post that status about people with big noses? Hey don't get mad if the shoe fits"

Source: Urban Dictionary

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