Do not cast the first stone if you have made mistakes too.
cast the first stone
idiomTo act self-righteously in accusing another person, believing oneself to be blameless.
Origin
disputed originFrom the Bible John 8:7, where Jesus tells the accusers of a woman of adultery that "He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her". All accusers did not do so, and Jesus forgave the woman's sin.
Before you criticize his poor performance, remember that you should not cast the first stone.
In a society where everyone has their own hidden flaws, it is rarely appropriate for anyone to cast the first stone against a neighbor.
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blink first
To be the first party in some situation to give in or back down.
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carved in stone
Unchangeable.
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cast a chill
To provoke an uneasy feeling which stops a conversation, as by an uncalled act or word.
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cast a shadow
To dampen future events.
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cast aside
Synonym of discard.
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cast aspersions
To make damaging or spiteful remarks.
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cast in concrete
solidly established, very difficult to alter
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cast in someone's teeth
To accuse someone of something, or reproach them for it.