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the pot calling the kettle black

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the pot calling the kettle black
something that you say which means someone should not criticize another person for a fault that they have themselves Elliot accused me of being selfish. Talk about the pot calling the kettle black!
See Piss or get off the can!, throw into the pot, A watched pot never boils
See also: black, calling, kettle, pot

the pot calling the kettle black
a situation in which one person criticizes another for a fault they have themselves Ernie accused me of being selfish. Talk about the pot calling the kettle black!
See also: black, calling, kettle, pot


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