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Meaning: to judge others harshly while being blind to one's own equal or greater faults.
Language: French
Literally: not to have looked at oneself
Category: Body & Senses
Origin: Origin uncertain; the phrase suggests that the speaker has not examined their own reflection or behavior, and therefore lacks the self-awareness to judge fairly.
More idioms — Body & Senses
- ne pas en croire ses oreilles — To be startled or disbelieving upon hearing something astonishing.
- se composer le visage — To adopt a serious or carefully studied expression suited to the circumstances.
- être de mauvais poil — To be in a bad mood or irritable disposition.
- se casser la figure — To fall to the ground; to have an accident or suffer a collapse.
- joindre le geste à la parole — To back up what you say with action; to keep your promises.
- se payer la tête de quelqu'un — To mock or ridicule someone.
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- ne pas tourner rond — to be unwell or not functioning properly.
- passer un mauvais quart d’heure — to experience a brief but unpleasant or distressing moment.
- envoyer des piques — To make cutting or barbed remarks intended to irritate or provoke someone.
- prendre le maquis — To go into hiding or join a resistance movement to escape authority or persecution.
- prendre le train en marche — To join opportunely in an action or endeavor already underway.
- aiguiser ses couteaux — To prepare oneself for conflict or confrontation.
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