il bue che dice cornuto all'asino

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Italian

Etymology

Literally “the ox calling the donkey horned” (cornuto also meaning “cuckold”)

Phrase

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  1. (idiomatic) pot calling the kettle black (somebody who accuses someone else of a fault shared by the accuser)
  2. (idiomatic) it takes one to know one
  3. (idiomatic) I know you are but what am I