ho|li|er-than-thou

ho|li|er-than-thou
ho|li|er-than-thou «HOH lee uhr thuhn THOW», adjective, noun.
–adj.
self-righteous; pharisaic: »

a holier-than-thou attitude.

–n.
a self-righteous person; pharisee.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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