[Idiom] The pot calling the kettle black

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patran

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Dear teachers

Is it appropriate to use the idiom "The pot calling the kettle black" to describe some people saying they are mistreated by their boss, but on the other hand, they mistreat their domestic helpers at home?

Please advise

Anthony the learner
 
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Raymott

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Dear teachers

Is it appropriate to use the idiom "The pot calling the kettle black" to describe some people saying they are mistreated by their boss, but on the other hand, they mistreat their domestic helpers at home?

Please advise

Anthony the learner
Yes.
 
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