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If the cap fits

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If the cap fits (wear it).  (British, American & Australian) also If the hat/shoe fits (wear it). (American)
something that you say to tell someone that if they are guilty of something bad, they should accept criticism Look, I didn't say who was to blame for this mess - but if the cap fits, wear it.
See also: cap, fit, if


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