"pot, meet kettle" meaning in English

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Phrase

Etymology: In reference to the phrase pot calling the kettle black. Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} pot, meet kettle
  1. (informal, humorous) Used to draw attention to hypocrisy. Tags: humorous, informal Synonyms: ditto, brother smut, hi pot, meet kettle
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