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    Question

    Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the idiom in the sentence: 

    "All politicians blame each other and tell themselves

    good; it's like pot calling the kettle black ."
    A Accusing others of faults one possesses Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Making an effort to resolve issues Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Acting in a very diplomatic manner Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Pretending to be virtuous Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The idiom "pot calling the kettle black" refers to a situation where one person criticizes another for a fault that they also possess, highlighting hypocrisy.

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