pata kattilaa soimaa
Finnish
Alternative forms
Etymology
Literally, “pot badmouths the kettle”. Ellipsis of pata kattilaa soimaa, musta kylki kummallakin.
Phrase
- pot calling the kettle black
- Mielestäni on pata kattilaa soimaa -tilanne, kun he syyttävät toisiaan itsepäisiksi.
- I think it's a case of the pot calling the kettle black when they call each other stubborn.
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