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black ass "Pot callin the kettle _black ass_". This saying is used for example , often when I'm home I might say some thing to my wife for instance," you don't know what you're doing,anyway", at which my Grandmother,more than likely, will jump right in and say, &qu...

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Summary:black ass "Pot callin the kettle _black ass_". This saying is used for example , often when I'm home I might say some thing to my wife for instance," you don't know what you're doing,anyway", at which my Grandmother,more than likely, will jump right in and say, "Listen to'n now, pot callin' the kettle black ass." It means that the person making the comment is himself likely to be accused of doing whatever it is he is criticising the other person for. Yes DICT CEN JW Not used Not used Withdrawn NEWFOUNDLAND FOLKLORE SURVEY