Meaning of the word "sweep before your own door" in English
What does "sweep before your own door" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
sweep before your own door
US /swiːp bɪˈfɔːr jʊər oʊn dɔːr/
UK /swiːp bɪˈfɔː jɔːr əʊn dɔː/
Idiom
to attend to one's own faults or affairs before criticizing others
Example:
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You should sweep before your own door before you start pointing out my mistakes.
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Instead of gossiping about her, he should sweep before his own door.