How to Pronounce "throw stones in a glass house"
expression
THROHN STOHNZ in uh GLASS HOWS
th-ROH st-OHNZ in uh GLAHSS HOWS
Definition
To criticize others for faults that you also have yourself, to act hypocritically when you are not perfect either.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈθɹoʊ/ /ˈstoʊnz/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɡɫæs/ /ˈhaʊs
British English
θɹˈəʊ/ /stˈəʊnz/ /ˈɪn/ /æɪ/ /ɡlˈɑːs/ /hʌʊs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THROHN STOHNZ in uh GLASS HOWS
UK
th-ROH st-OHNZ in uh GLAHSS HOWS
Listen in Context
You shouldn't throw stones in a glass house if you make the same mistakes.
They told him not to throw stones in a glass house when he criticized others.
It's easy to throw stones in a glass house without noticing your own flaws.
Don't throw stones in a glass house—your own record isn't perfect, either.