Pot calling the kettle black
English
United Kingdom
Expression
USED
On Occasion
BY
Everyone
Expression used to point out hypocrisy. Traditionally both pot and kettle would've been made out of a similar material, so you can't comment on the appearance of one without it also being relevant to the other.
"You are accusing me of cheating? Talk about pot calling the kettle black!"
Submitted July 2020
by dave1234
Confirmed by 11 people
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<h2>Pot calling the kettle black</h2>
<p>Expression used to point out hypocrisy. Traditionally both pot and kettle would've been made out of a similar material, so you can't comment on the appearance of one without it also being relevant to the other.</p>