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holier–than–thou
adjective ho·li·er–than–thou \ˌhō-lē-ər-thən-ˈthau̇\
: having or showing the annoying attitude of people who believe that they are morally better than other people
Full Definition of HOLIER-THAN-THOU
: marked by an air of superior piety or morality
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First Known Use of HOLIER-THAN-THOU
1859
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