Cast the First Stone.
English
idiom
To criticize someone when you have the same fault.
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To criticize someone when you have the same fault.
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To be the first to criticize someone when you have the same fault yourself.
People usually say nobody should cast the first stone, meaning everyone involved has made the same mistake.
It comes from the Bible and carries a strong sense of unfairness.
"The Pot Calling the Kettle Black"
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Accusing someone of your own fault
"Point the Finger"
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Publicly blame a specific person
"Cast the First Stone"
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Criticize first despite sharing the fault
I'm going to tell them their handovers are always incomplete.
Let's not cast the first stone — half our briefs went out without specs.
You never put your phone down when we're eating.
Neither of us should cast the first stone here. Let's both leave them in the kitchen.
Everyone online is attacking her for that comment.
Half of them have said worse. They shouldn't cast the first stone.
