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Stone Cast Criticize Attack Blame Lead Accusers Wrongdoer

Idiom Cast the First Stone
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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