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if the shoe fits, wear it

1. If a remark applies to you, you should admit that it is true

1. Some students never clean up after art class. I’m not mentioning names, but if the shoe fits, wear it.

2. "Are you calling me a cheater?" "Well, if the shoe fits, wear it."

3. Ellen: The professor told me I don’t write well! Bill: If the shoe fits, Ellen.

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