It Takes One To Know One
This phrase is used to insult someone by saying that they are the same as the other person who they are criticizing/accusing/complaining about.
这个短语常用来侮辱某人,说他们和他们批评/指责/抱怨的那个人是一样的。
Bob says that John is a hypocrite, but it takes one to know one.
鲍勃说约翰是个伪君子,但其实他也好不到哪去。
(= Bob is also a hypocrite)
鲍勃也是个伪君子
So you say that I'm a cheapskate, do you? Well, it takes one to know one!
你说我是个吝啬鬼,是不是?彼此彼此吧!