Meaning of armchair quarterback | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A person who watches sports on television, typically American football, who often verbally suggests plays or critiques the players and coaches.
   US, colloquial, idiomatic
2. A person who criticizes something in which they are not involved and lack expertise.
   US, colloquial, figuratively, idiomatic

Examples

“My dad is such an armchair quarterback; he recognizes every bad decision the coach makes as soon as the play is over and he knows whether or not it worked.”

“To turn an armchair quarterback into a triple-threat man, just ask him to rake the leaves. He'll put up a terrific kick, pass the buck to his kids, and put up a long run.”

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