cast the first stone

1.
Globalformalreligiousliteraryidiomatic
- To be the first to condemn, blame, or punish someone for a fault or transgression.
- To initiate criticism or judgment, especially when doing so asserts moral authority to punish another.
2.
Globalformalreligiousadmonitory
- Used as an admonition against hypocrisy, implying that one should not judge or punish another if one is guilty of similar faults.

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