Meaning of 'If the cap fits, wear it'
What does the saying 'If the cap fits, wear it' mean?
Idiom: If the cap fits, wear it
Meaning:
This idiom means that if the description is correct, then it is describing the truth, often when someone is being criticised.
('If the shoe fits, wear it' is an alternative)
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Clothes |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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