English Explanatory Dictionary

hi pot, meet kettle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

phrase
  1. Used to draw attention to hypocrisy.

Word forms

hi pot, meet kettle

Etymology

In reference to the phrase pot calling the kettle black.

Synonyms

pot, meet kettle
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