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The pot calling the kettle black

thuh POT KAWL-ing thuh KET-ul BLAK

/ðə pɒt ˈkɔː.lɪŋ ðə ˈkɛt.əl blæk/

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Syllable breakdown

Potkettleblack

Dictionary meaning

Accusing someone of a fault you share.

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