English Explanatory Dictionary

pot, kettle, black

English dictionary entry

Meanings

phrase
  1. Used to describe or call out someone who accuses another person of a fault that applies equally to them.

Word forms

pot, kettle, black pot kettle black pot/kettle/black pot-kettle-black

Etymology

From pot calling the kettle black.

Synonyms

PKB
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