Meanings
There are two interpretations of this phrase,[1][2] though some sources give only the first interpretation.[3]
How to pronounce "pot calling the kettle black":
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A situation in which somebody comments on or accuses someone else of a fault which the accuser shares.
Example Sentences
1
She accused him of being lazy, but that's just the pot calling the kettle black.
2
The politician criticized his opponent's dishonesty, which seemed like the pot calling the kettle black.
3
Emma complained about her friend's gossiping habits, but it was a case of the pot calling the kettle black.
4
The boss told Martha that she lacked professionalism, but it was the pot calling the kettle black as he often arrived late to work.
5
Mike scolded his brother for eating too many sweets, but it was just the pot calling the kettle black since Mike had a sweet tooth too.
A-Z Proximities
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