sujo falando do mal lavado

Meaning: Hypocritical criticism from someone guilty of the same fault being criticized.

Language: Portuguese

Literally: dirty speaking of the badly washed

Category: Daily Life

Origin: The image is of a filthy pot mocking a kettle for not being clean enough—both are equally soiled, making the complaint absurd.

More idioms — Daily Life

pôr os pontos nos is — To clarify a matter by spelling out details explicitly.
hoe de vork in de steel zit — to understand the real situation or hidden mechanics of something.
over de brug komen — to hand over money or pay what is owed.
van de oude stempel — old-fashioned or adhering to outdated styles and ways of thinking.
hout snijden — to be convincing or logically sound; to hold up under scrutiny.
de teerling is geworpen — an irrevocable decision has been made; the course of action is now set in motion.

Engolir sapos — To put up with unpleasant things without complaining.
Pagar o pato — To take the blame for something you didn't do.
Descascar o abacaxi — To solve a very difficult, thorny problem.
Empurrar com a barriga — To procrastinate; to keep delaying something.
Matar a cobra e mostrar o pau — To prove you actually did what you claim.
dar um jeito — Find a creative solution or workaround, often bending rules pragmatically.

Cabeça de alho chocho — A forgetful scatterbrain whose thoughts won't stay put.
Você é um amor — You're a sweetheart — warm, caring, and impossible not to like.
Você tem muita garra — You have fierce, relentless determination — you claw your way through any obstacle.