cast the first stone

Language: en

Meaning: (idiomatic)To actself-righteouslyinaccusinganother person, believing oneself to beblameless.2007, March 10, Mr Gingrich, on the impeachment proceedings in 1999. Reported inThe GuardianI knew I couldn'tcast the first stoneas I knew I had weaknesses. ... (But) as a leader of the government trying to uphold the rule of law I have no choice but to move forward and say you cannot accept perjury in your highest officials.

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