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This idiom is used to describe someone who criticizes others for flaws they themselves possess, often in a hypocritical manner. It suggests that the person is the worst example of what they're criticizing.
너는 항상 다른 사람의 실수를 지적하지만, 자기 주변이 가장 어둡다.
You always point out other people's mistakes, but you are the darkest person in your own circle.
그는 타인의 부패를 비판하지만, 자기 주변이 가장 어둡다.
He criticizes others' corruption, but he is the most corrupt in his own circle.
This phrase is often used to highlight hypocrisy or self-awareness issues.
This phrase is often used when someone is being hypocritical or failing to recognize their own flaws while criticizing others.
Use this phrase to point out when someone is criticizing others for traits they themselves exhibit more strongly.
The phrase combines '자기 주변' (one's own circle) and '어둡다' (dark), creating a metaphorical contrast between perceived and actual behavior.
This phrase is commonly used in informal contexts to call out hypocrisy or lack of self-awareness. It can be used in both serious and humorous tones.