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armchair quarterback en · NOUN

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1. (US, colloquial, idiomatic) A person who watches sports on television, typically American football, who often verbally suggests plays or critiques the players and coaches.
   • 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. 1959 Oct, “Notes on these changing times”, in Herbert L. Brown, Jr., editor, The Kiplinger Magazine: Changing Times, volume 13, number 10, Kiplinger Washington Editors, Inc., page 2:
   • 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.
2. (US, colloquial, figuratively, idiomatic) A person who criticizes something in which they are not involved and lack expertise.

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armchair expert · Monday-morning quarterback