Meaning of the word "put your own house in order" in English
What does "put your own house in order" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
put your own house in order
US /pʊt jʊər oʊn haʊs ɪn ˈɔːrdər/
UK /pʊt jɔːr əʊn haʊs ɪn ˈɔːrdər/
Idiom
to solve your own problems or organize your own affairs before criticizing or trying to control other people's problems or affairs
Example:
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Before you criticize my messy desk, you should put your own house in order.
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The government needs to put its own house in order before lecturing other countries.