Look who's talking Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫʊk/ /ˈhuz/ /ˈtɔkɪŋ
LUUK-HOOZ-TAW-king
lˈʊk/ /huːz/ /tˈɔːkɪŋ
LUUK-HOOZ-TAW-king
Definition
This expression is used when someone criticizes you for something that they also do themselves, often to point out their hypocrisy.
Usage & Nuances
Always informal, sometimes slightly sarcastic. Used mainly in conversations to highlight that someone is being hypocritical. Commonly said with a playful or surprised tone. Do not use in formal contexts.
Spanish: mira quién hablaPortuguese (BR): olha quem falaPortuguese (PT): olha quem falaChinese (Simplified): 你还有脸说别人Chinese (Traditional): 你還有臉說別人Hindi: देखो कौन बोल रहा हैArabic: شوف مين اللي بيتكلمBengali: দেখো কে কথা বলছেRussian: кто бы говорилJapanese: よく言うよVietnamese: xem ai đang nói kìaKorean: 사람 말이야 (누가 할 소리야)Turkish: sen de konuşuyorsunUrdu: دیکھو کون بات کر رہا ہےIndonesian: siapa dulu yang bicara
Example Sentences
Look who's talking! You always forget your keys too.
basic
You tell me to be quiet? Look who's talking!
basic
Look who's talking — you were late yesterday!
basic
Oh, look who's talking—weren't you complaining about this just last week?
natural
You think I talk too much? Look who's talking!
natural
Seriously? You left your phone at home again? Look who's talking, Mr. Forgetful.
natural