If the shoe fits, wear it- Origin?

Posted by James Briggs February 07, 2001In reply to If the shoe fits, wear it- Origin? posted by Philip on February 07, 2001

What is the origin of this phrase?

Can't help, except to say that in the UK the saying is 'if the cap fits, wear it'. It's use is clear and I guess it's centuries old.

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