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(idiomatic) A situation in which somebody comments on or accuses someone else of a fault which the accuser shares.

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pot calling the kettle black

Source Word

pot calling the kettle black

IPA(Pronunciation)

Noun

idiomatic

(idiomatic) A situation in which somebody comments on or accuses someone else of a fault which the accuser shares.

Japanese Meaning

自分自身が同じ欠点を持ちながら、他人の欠点を非難・指摘すること。また、自分も欠点があるにもかかわらず、他人を批判する矛盾した行動を表す。

When Sarah accused Mark of being selfish, several friends muttered pot calling the kettle black under their breath.

サラがマークを自己中心的だと非難したとき、何人かの友人たちは自分も同じ欠点を持ちながら他人の欠点を非難するという意味だと小声でつぶやいた。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic) A situation in which somebody comments on or accuses someone else of a fault which the accuser shares.