If the shoe fits, wear it

Meaning: Accept criticism that accurately applies to you.

Origin: English proverb from the 18th century, variant of 'if the cap fits.'

Translations

• French: Si le chapeau vous va, portez-le (literally: If the hat fits you, wear it)
• Spanish: Al que le quede el guante, que se lo ponga (literally: Whoever the glove fits, put it on)
• Japanese: 当てはまるなら認めよ (Atehamaru nara mitomeyo) (literally: If it applies, accept it)

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