you should talk
Look who's talking
An ironic retort meaning the speaker has no right to criticize, being guilty of the same fault: You're calling me lazy? You should talk—you slept until noon.
The phrase implies hypocrisy.
Variants include look who's talking and that's rich coming from you.
Sometimes shortened to you should talk as a standalone dismissal.
Meaning opposite to words
- audacityBrazen, reckless daring
- nerveSignal-carrying body fiber
- gallImpudent boldness or bitterness
- chutzpahShameless, admirable audacity
double standard · contradiction · inconsistency · self-righteousness · sanctimony · preaching · lecturing · holier-than-thou
Advice for decisions
- suggestionIdea proposed for consideration
- recommendationAdvised course of action
- counselExpert guidance offered
- wisdomGood judgment from experience
tip · consultation · direction · mentorship · coaching · feedback · perspective · insight
Professional guidance for problems
- therapyCurative mental treatment
- mediationIntervention to resolve conflict
- confrontationDirect hostile encounter
- support groupGathering for mutual encouragement
heart-to-heart · coming clean · opening up · reaching out · seeking help · breaking silence · confession · admission
Impetus toward a goal
- supportTo uphold or sustain
- reassuranceWords meant to calm
- affirmationPositive statement of truth
- confidence boostIncrease in self-assurance
uplift · empowerment · validation · praise · cheering on · rally · morale boost · nudge
irony
Meaning opposite to words
chutzpah · double standard · contradiction · inconsistency · self-righteousness · sanctimony · preaching · lecturing · holier-than-thou · finger-pointing
guidance
Advice for decisions
- suggestionIdea proposed for consideration
- recommendationAdvised course of action
- counselExpert guidance offered
wisdom · tip · consultation · direction · mentorship · coaching · feedback · perspective · insight · opinion
counseling
Professional guidance for problems
- therapyCurative mental treatment
- mediationIntervention to resolve conflict
- confrontationDirect hostile encounter
support group · heart-to-heart · coming clean · opening up · reaching out · seeking help · breaking silence · confession · admission · disclosure
motivation
Impetus toward a goal
- supportTo uphold or sustain
- reassuranceWords meant to calm
- affirmationPositive statement of truth
confidence boost · uplift · empowerment · validation · praise · cheering on · rally · morale boost · nudge · push
you should talkconstructive criticism
Fault-finding aimed at improvement
words of wisdom · sage advice · moral authority · straight talk
you should talktakes one to know one
Accusers reveal themselves
pot calling the kettle black · guilty as charged · mea culpa
talk, should, talked, talking, talks, talker, talkers, talkative