Look who’s talking
phrase
Used when someone is guilty of the thing they accuse another person of.
John, who is always late, told Meera she needs to be on time - I said, look who's talking!
Often appears as...
- you're one to talk
- look at yourself first
Usage tips
Colloquial,Idiomatic
phrase
Used when someone is guilty of the thing they accuse another person of.
John, who is always late, told Meera she needs to be on time - I said, look who's talking!
Often appears as...
- you're one to talk
- look at yourself first
Usage tips
Colloquial,Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Irony Usage
The phrase can be used ironically to point out someone's lack of self-awareness.
When the messy roommate complained about a few dishes, I had to say, 'Look who's talking!'
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Tone
It's normally used in informal contexts among friends or family, not in professional settings.
After my sister criticized my TV choices, I laughed and said, 'Look who's talking!'
Pro Tip 3/3Deflecting Criticism
This phrase is used to deflect criticism by highlighting the critic's own flaws.
My boyfriend told me I spend too much time on my phone, so I replied, 'Look who's talking!'
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