Kettle Black

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
KB
Pronunciation
/ˈkɛtəl blæk/
Category
Miscellaneous
Related Field
Colors

Examples in Context

  1. The pot is calling the kettle black.
  2. Trade disputes often involve the pot calling the kettle black, but shades of black matter.
  3. Aren't you the pot calling the kettle black? You are usually the last to school!
  4. My sister says I dress funny, but if you've seen some of the clothes she wears, you know it's a case of the pot calling the kettle black.
  5. She accused us of being extravagant talk about the pot calling the kettle black!

Other meanings of KB