How to Pronounce "cast the first stone"
expression
KAST thuh FURST STONE
KAHST thuh FIRST STOHN
Definition
To be the first to criticize or judge someone, especially when you yourself are not faultless. It often suggests 'no one is perfect,' so people should not judge others harshly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkæst/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈfɝst/ /ˈstoʊn
British English
kˈɑːst/ /ðə, ði/ /fˈɜːst/ /stˈəʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAST thuh FURST STONE
UK
KAHST thuh FIRST STOHN
Listen in Context
Before you cast the first stone, think about your own mistakes.
No one should cast the first stone when everyone makes mistakes.
It's easy to cast the first stone, but hard to forgive.
Honestly, who are we to cast the first stone? We've all made mistakes.