Test incompl/inter-336, Question 3

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English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #336 "English Slang Idioms (57)", question 3

"That's just throwing stones when you live in a ......... house! You complain that she lies, but you've lied yourself to almost everyone here!" his assistant said.

(a) glass
(b) grass
(c) straw
(d) strong

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #336 "English Slang Idioms (57)", answer 3

"That's just throwing stones when you live in a glass house! You complain that she lies, but you've lied yourself to almost everyone here!" his assistant said.

Correct answer: (a) glass
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That's just throwing stones when you live in a glass- house ! Does it mean:do not complain about other people if you are as bad as you are?

People who live in glass-houses should not throw stone.

The Hungarian say: Who has butter on the top of his head don't go out in sunshine.
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We always deceive ourselves twice about the people we love - first to their advantage, then to their disadvantage.