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Englishcast the first stone
Meaning: To be the first to condemn someone.
Example: “Before you cast the first stone, remember your own mistakes.”
Origin: From the Gospel of John (8:7): when a crowd is about to stone a woman accused of adultery, Jesus says, "He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her."
Equivalents in other languages
French: Jeter la première pierre Literally: To cast the first stone
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