people in glass houses shouldn't throw stones
Related to people in glass houses shouldn't throw stones: People who live in glass houses
People (who live) in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.
proverb People who are vulnerable to criticism should not criticize others, especially not for the faults that they themselves have (since such criticism will likely be returned). He's been hounding his opponent for dodging taxes, when it's public knowledge that he still owes the IRS for years of tax delinquency. People in glass houses shouldn't throw stones! A: "She just spends her time complaining about other people. It's so shallow and annoying!" B: "Now, now—people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones."
See also: glass, house, people, throw
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
people (who live) in glass ˌhouses shouldn’t throw ˈstones
(saying) you should not criticize other people for faults that you have yourself: ‘He said you weren’t entirely honest in business.’ ‘Oh, did he? Well tell him from me that people who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones. He’ll know what I mean.’See also: glass, house, people, stone, throw
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