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English · Latin scriptProverb: Verified

Sweep before your own door.

Meanings

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Meaning: Verified
Meaning and lesson

Address your own faults, duties, or disorder before criticizing similar shortcomings in other people.

The saying urges self-examination and personal responsibility, especially when one is tempted to judge another person’s conduct.

When it is used

Used to answer criticism or gossip when the speaker believes the critic should first deal with comparable problems in their own life.

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