Idiom: Armchair Quarterback
Meanings
A person who watches sports on television, typically American football, who often verbally suggests plays or critiques the players and coaches.
A person who criticizes something in which they are not involved and lack expertise.
Example Sentences
1
He never played football before, but he acts like an armchair quarterback, always criticizing the players.
2
Stop being an armchair quarterback and let me handle the situation.
3
She's just an armchair quarterback, always giving advice but never actually taking action.
4
Don't listen to him, he's just an armchair quarterback with no real experience.
5
Being an armchair quarterback is easy, but actually playing the game is a whole different story.
