people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones
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Also seen as: those who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones · people that live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones · people that live in glass houses should not throw stones
Meaning · English
One should not criticize others if one has similar weaknesses.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones” mean?
One should not criticize others if one has similar weaknesses.
Is “people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.