If The Cap Fits, Wear It Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does If The Cap Fits, Wear It Idiom mean?

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If the cap fits, wear it What does If the cap fits, wear it mean?	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)
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the road to hell is paved with good intentions What does "the road to hell is paved with good intentions" mean?	you may have good intentions but if you do not put them into practice you will achieve bad results	The man wanted to be successful at his new job but the road to hell is paved with good intentions. He was always late and he was fired from the job.
scare (someone) out of his or her wits What does "scare (someone) out of his or her wits" mean?	to frighten someone very much	The dog scared the little boy out of his wits.
hang on to (something) What does "hang on to (something)" mean?	hold tightly, keep firmly	"Please hang on to your hats or the strong wind will blow them off."
crowd What does "crowd" mean?	move into too close to someone; put pressure on someone
with an eye/view to (doing something) What does "with an eye/view to (doing something)" mean?	with the intention of doing something	We bought the small truck with an eye to using it for our home business.
watch (someone or something) like a hawk What does "watch (someone or something) like a hawk" mean?	to watch someone or something very carefully	The mother watched her young child like a hawk.
Count your blessings What does "Count your blessings" mean?	When people count their blessings, they concentrate on all the good things in their lives instead of the negative ones.
jive What does "jive" mean?	drugs

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If The Cap Fits, Wear It Idiom