cast the first stone

动词 v.
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动词 v.
  1. To act self-righteously in accusing another person, believing oneself to be blameless. idiomatic
    — 2007, March 10, Mr Gingrich, on the impeachment proceedings in 1999. Reported in The Guardian I knew I couldn't cast the first stone as I knew I had weaknesses. ... (But) as a leader of the government trying to uphold the rule of law I have no choice but to move forward and say you cannot accept perjury in your highest officials.

词形变化

casts the first stone present,singular,third-person casting the first stone participle,present cast the first stone participle,past cast the first stone past

词源

From the Bible John 8:7, where Jesus tells the accusers of a woman of adultery that "He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her". All accusers did not do so, and Jesus forgave the woman's sin.
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