look who's talking!

INFORMAL
This page is about the conversational phrase look who's talking!

Meaning

You can say this if someone's advice or opinion isn't supported by what they've done in their own life.

For example

  • While I was telling my kids how bad smoking is, my son said, "Look who's talking! I've seen you smoke!"

  • A guy on TV was saying it's unhealthy to be overweight, and Luke said, "Look who's talking! He's overweight!"

Note:
Also "you can talk", "you can't talk" and "you're a fine one to talk"

Quick Quiz

She said, "You drink too much!" and he said, "Look who's talking!" because

a. she drinks a lot too

b. she never drinks alcohol

c. she was the one who said it
a) she drinks a lot too b) she never drinks alcohol c) she was the one who said it

Contributor: Matt Errey