mote in the eye



mote in the eye

A minor flaw or indiscretion. No, your sister isn't perfect, but at least she's never been arrested—her shortcomings are just a mote in the eye compared to your own!
See also: eye

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Nausikaa-Greek Mythology
AldÉRic-French
LeahLEE-ə (English)English, Hebrew, Biblical, Biblical Hebrew
Enzo-Italian, French
&Aelig;Lfweard-Anglo-Saxon
Emalee-English (Rare)