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put house in order

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put your (own) house in order

to solve your own problems. You should put your own house in order before you start giving me advice.

Usage notes: usually said about someone who has many problems but criticizes others for not taking care of their problems

Related vocabulary: have your ducks in a row

See also: house, order

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