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glass houses

A phrase used to remind someone that they are being hypocritical. It is supposed to remind the person of the saying "You should not throw stones in glass houses".
Jane (who is a little big herself):
"I see someone could benefit from a few more crunches and few less crunch bars."

Alison: "Glass houses Jane."
by JustMe23 June 30, 2009
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Paint houses

This term is used by American mafia members to describe the occupation of being a hitman.
A friend of ours is having a little trouble with a wannabe shylock from Philly. I spoke with Angelo, and he gave me permission to find someone who knows how to paint houses.
by HisDudenessElDude November 28, 2019
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to paint houses

mobster jargon for killing someone.
Boss: "I heard you like to paint houses."
Thug: "Yes, and I do my own carpentry as well."
Boss: "Excellent
by Pete Dick February 17, 2008
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white houses syndrome

having the song white houses by vanessa carlton stuck in your head for weeks to months after having sex for the first time. white houses by vanessa carlton is a song about loosing virginity. also, the song white houses must be on your myspace. in extreme cases bursting out into this song during various times of the day.
"last week i lost my virginity and ever since i've had white houses syndrome, look at my myspace and aim profile"
by ashuhleyx3x May 10, 2007
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People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones

A phrase one can say meaning people should not criticize others for faults that they have themselves
Zach told me I had bad taste in music. I replied by telling him that people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.
by katie was here November 19, 2007
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People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones

Commonly misinterpreted as being a proverb warning against hypocrisy. This is incorrect.

The actual meaning is closer to that of "if you can't take it, don't dish it out".

if you are a type of person who is easily offended, do not go around offending people unless you can handle being offended yourself.
Person A - Katie is such a bitch. All I did was say she was a little bit fat, and she's going around calling me a stupid cow behind my back!

Person B - People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.
by Dhalphir October 27, 2011
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Internet Whore Houses

Places on the internet that you can go and get anything you want (especially porn), but end up getting a few viruses and adwares at the same time. Kazaa is a good example.
by Mastermind122288 May 16, 2005
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