cast the first stone <Back to Last Page>     <Idiomatic English Glossary - C>

Definition: be the first to blame someone; accuse someone without much thought

Explanation: Used to reflect negatively on the person accusing another

Examples: I certainly don't want to cast the first stone. - With your background, I wouldn't cast the first stone.

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