Idiom | Cast the First Stone |
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Example | Don't criticize. You've done it yourself, so you shouldn't cast the first stone. |
Meaning | to be the first to attack, blame, or criticize someone; to lead accusers against a wrongdoer |
Origin | This is another saying that comes from the Bible. The apostle John writes that when people wanted to stone to death a woman accused of something immoral, Jesus said, "He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her." In other words, you shouldn't criticize how others behave unless you're perfect yourself. |
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