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
Achebe['a:tʃeibei]
CoenraadKOON-rah:tDutch
Menelaus-Greek Mythology (Latinized)
IrmtrudEERM-trootGerman
&Thorn;One-Ancient Scandinavian
GreetjeKHRAY:-tyəDutch