pata kattilaa soimaa

Finnish

Alternative forms

Etymology

Literally, “pot badmouths the kettle”. Ellipsis of pata kattilaa soimaa, musta kylki kummallakin.

Phrase

pata kattilaa soimaa

  1. pot calling the kettle black
    Mielestäni on pata kattilaa soimaa -tilanne, kun he syyttävät toisiaan itsepäisiksi.
    I think it's a case of the pot calling the kettle black when they call each other stubborn.
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