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
Florentina-Spanish, Late Roman
Isabelaee-sah-BEL-ah (Spanish)Spanish, Portuguese, Romanian
Yesfir-Russian
VÄInÄMÖInen-Finnish Mythology
Anastasius-Ancient Greek (Latinized)
NienkeNEEN-kəFrisian