
holier than thou



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ˌholier-than-ˈthou adjective
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English Dictionaryˌholier-than-ˈthou adjective showing that you think you are morally better than other people – used to show disapproval
Synonym : self-righteous [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲
Idiomsholier-than-thousomeone who is holier-than-thou behaves as if they have better morals than other people.
I can't stand that holier-than-thou attitude that some vegetarians have. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲
holier-than-thouacting as if one is better than others in goodness or character etc.
I do not like him because he takes a holier-than-thou attitude toward everyone else.
[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲
holier than thou adj. Acting as if you are better than others in goodness, character, or reverence for God; acting as if morally better than other people.
Most people find holier-than-thou actions in others hard to accept.
After Mr. Howard stopped smoking, he had a holier-than-thou manner toward his friends who still smoked. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲