Armchair Quarterback

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ɑrmˌtʃɛr ˈkwɔrtərbæk/

Definitions of armchair quarterback

noun a type of chair with arms and a back, typically used for relaxation or comfort

Example Sentences

A1 My dad is just an armchair quarterback when it comes to watching football.

A2 She always acts like an armchair quarterback, giving advice on how to run the business.

B1 As an armchair quarterback, he loves to critique the coach's decisions during the game.

B2 Being an armchair quarterback, she loves to analyze the team's performance and suggest improvements.

C1 The armchair quarterback in the group always has an opinion on how to solve complex political issues.

C2 Despite never having played a sport, he fancies himself an armchair quarterback, offering strategic advice to professional athletes.

Examples of armchair quarterback in a Sentence

formal The armchair quarterback criticized the team's play-calling decisions from the comfort of his living room.

informal Don't be such an armchair quarterback, get out there and show us how it's done!

slang Stop being a couch potato and acting like an armchair quarterback.

figurative He's always quick to offer his opinion, but he's just an armchair quarterback when it comes to actually doing the work.

Grammatical Forms of armchair quarterback

past tense

armchair quarterbacked

plural

armchair quarterbacks

comparative

more armchair quarterback

superlative

most armchair quarterback

present tense

armchair quarterbacks

future tense

will armchair quarterback

perfect tense

has armchair quarterbacked

continuous tense

is armchair quarterbacking

singular

armchair quarterback

positive degree

armchair quarterback

infinitive

to armchair quarterback

gerund

armchair quarterbacking

participle

armchair quarterbacked

Origin and Evolution of armchair quarterback

First Known Use: 1959 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'armchair quarterback' originated in American football culture to describe someone who offers opinions and criticism on a game from the comfort of their armchair, without actually playing the sport.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term has expanded beyond football to refer to anyone who offers unsolicited advice or criticism on a subject they have little or no actual experience in.