Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
beam-in-ones-own-eye
Idiom
/biːm ɪn wʌnz oʊn aɪ/
Definition
A phrase used to describe hypocrisy or the act of being critical of others for faults one possesses themselves.
Examples
- Before judging her friend for being late, she should consider the beam-in-ones-own-eye regarding her own punctuality.
- He often criticizes others for their spending habits, but he has a beam-in-ones-own-eye when it comes to his financial irresponsibility.
Meaning
It refers to the idea that one often overlooks their own imperfections while pointing out the flaws of others.
Synonyms
- Hypocrisy
- Double standards
- Self-righteousness
