idiom
The pot calling the kettle black
thuh POT KAWL-ing thuh KET-ul BLAK
/ðə pɒt ˈkɔː.lɪŋ ðə ˈkɛt.əl blæk/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Potkettleblack
Dictionary meaning
Accusing someone of a fault you share.
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