vanderpol's definitions

scarlet letter

stigma related to the infamous incidents
For example, if you were caught to have a sex deal with a prostitute in China, your passport may be stamped with a seal of "lewd worm". This infamous seal is the "scarlet letter"

He bears the scarlet letter for his frivolous indiscretion in the past

by vanderpol August 1, 2010

live in a glass house

If you live in a glass house, then, it means your are in a vulnerable position that may be easily attacked or rebuked by your opponents

The congressman may live in a glass house when it comes to the ethics issue

by vanderpol August 1, 2010