throw stones in a glass house: meaning & examples
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Meanings:
- A warning against criticizing or judging others when one is vulnerable to similar criticism.
- An admonition to avoid hypocritical behavior by refraining from attacking others for faults one also possesses.
Examples
BetaYou shouldn't throw stones in a glass house; remember your own mistakes before judging others.
No deberías criticar a otros si tú también tienes fallas; recuerda tus propios errores antes de juzgar.
He was warned not to throw stones in a glass house after criticizing his team’s performance.
Le advirtieron que no criticara si mismo era vulnerable después de criticar el desempeño de su equipo.
Throwing stones in a glass house can backfire when your own shortcomings are exposed.
Criticar a otros cuando tú también tienes defectos puede volverse en tu contra.
Examples:
- EN: Practice what you preach , don't throw stones in a glass house.....both of these adages apply to this post.HI: घर की इन दो जगहों पर न लगाएं विंड चाइम, करें. . .
- EN: Don't throw stones in a glass house.ID: Jangan mengkritik orang lain sebelum kau sendiri becermin.
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