2007-11-20 02:40:59 · 10 answers · asked by SpringChick 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
I have heard the expression
"That's like the pot calling the kettle black"
The idea is that making a negative characterization is hypocritical in this situation, since the same is true of the pot.
2007-11-20 02:44:24 · answer #1 · answered by slinkywizzard 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Kettle Black Meaning
2016-12-16 03:50:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe this came from the days when most everyone used black cast iron pots, pans, and kettles. Several here have already explained the meaning ~ (and it's "calling" not "painting")
2007-11-20 03:28:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Well, isn't that the pot calling the kettle black?"
That means the first person (pot) is pointing out some fault belonging to the kettle, and the kettle (or a bystander) points out that the pot commits the same fault--they both are the same color.
TX Mom
2007-11-20 02:55:12 · answer #4 · answered by TX Mom 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is two blended expressions, a combination of "painting the town red" and "pot calling the kettle black."
2007-11-20 02:45:50 · answer #5 · answered by August lmagination 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
isnt the the pot painting the kettle black...? or am i wrong..
it means that theyre both the same, however one person cna do something and say that somebody doing the same thing is wrong...
2007-11-20 02:44:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Wow! Thankss! I was asking myself the same thing today
2016-09-21 03:22:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means to call it as you see it.
2007-11-20 02:48:49 · answer #8 · answered by Brenda 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Someone who criticizes another but who is just as much at fault themselves.
2007-11-20 02:45:29 · answer #9 · answered by Titus Pullo 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Finally, that's what I was searching for! Thanks to author of this question.
2016-08-26 07:26:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋