the villain brought suit against his victims.; he who first offends will first complain.; the guilty party files the suit first.; the villain sues his victim before he himself is prosecuted
恶人告状 the villain accusing his victim; the guilty party files the suit
告状 1.(请求司法机关审理某一案件) go to law against sb.; bring a lawsuit against sb.; file a suit; sue; indict2.(向某人的上级或长辈诉说) lodge a complaint against sb. with his superior; complain of one's grievances
恶人 evil person; vile creature; villain 他看起来不像一个恶人。 he did not look like a evil person
责人先责己 do not complain about other people if you are as bad as they are
正人先律己 he is not fit to command others that cannot command himself.; he who laughs at crooked men should need to walk very straight.; law-makers should not be law-breakers.; set a good example with one's own conduct; sweep before your own door.; those who live in glass houses should not throw stones
正人先正己 he is not laughed at that laughs at himself first; sweebefore one's own door; sweep before one's own door; sweep before your own door