Don't throw bricks when you live in a glass house meaning
What does the saying 'Don't throw bricks when you live in a glass house' mean?
Idiom: Don't throw bricks when you live in a glass house
Meaning:
Don't call others out on actions that you, yourself do. Don't be a hypocrite.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Buildings & construction |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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