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
Faris-Arabic, Bosnian
Fidelis-Late Roman
Caecilia-German, Ancient Roman
Tasnim-Arabic
Wassim-Arabic
Piripi-Maori