Meaning of 'Pot calling the kettle black'
What does the saying 'Pot calling the kettle black' mean?
Idiom: Pot calling the kettle black
Meaning:
If someone hypocritically criticises a person for something that they themselves do, then it is a case of the pot calling the kettle black.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Colours |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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