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pot, kettle, black en · X

Etymology

From pot calling the kettle black.

Meanings

1. (Internet, derogatory) Used to describe or call out someone who accuses another person of a fault that applies equally to them.
   • Mel C was quickly branded a “hypocrite” by some fans online, with one comment reading: “Didn’t you just criticise Little Mix for dressing ‘provocatively’? A bit hypocritical don’t ya think?!!” ¶ Another fan added: “Pretty sure you were quick to criticise Little Mix on their ‘provocative’ outfits and sexualisation and here you are with nothing but your pants on?? Pot kettle black springs to mind”. 2016 December 7, Luke Morgan Britton, “Spice Girls’ Mel C labelled a ‘hypocrite’ after posting topless photo”, in NME, archived from the original on 13 Mar 2017:

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PKB