Sidewalk Superintendent

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈsaɪdwɔk ˌsuːpərˈɪntəndənt/

Definitions of sidewalk superintendent

noun a person who watches or oversees a construction project from the sidelines, often offering unsolicited advice or criticism

Example Sentences

A1 The sidewalk superintendent watched the construction workers from a safe distance.

A2 As a sidewalk superintendent, he loved to give advice to the builders on how to do their job.

B1 The sidewalk superintendent often critiques the city's infrastructure projects, despite having no formal training in construction.

B2 Being a sidewalk superintendent can be annoying for actual construction workers who know what they're doing.

C1 The sidewalk superintendent's constant meddling in the construction process led to delays and increased costs for the project.

C2 Despite his lack of expertise, the sidewalk superintendent always had strong opinions on how things should be done in the construction industry.

Examples of sidewalk superintendent in a Sentence

formal The sidewalk superintendent observed the construction project from a distance, taking notes on the progress.

informal I felt like a sidewalk superintendent as I watched the workers build the new house next door.

slang My dad thinks he's a sidewalk superintendent, always giving advice to the construction workers.

figurative She's a sidewalk superintendent when it comes to managing other people's relationships, always offering unsolicited advice.

Grammatical Forms of sidewalk superintendent

plural

sidewalk superintendents

comparative

more sidewalk superintendent

superlative

most sidewalk superintendent

present tense

sidewalk superintendents

future tense

will be sidewalk superintendents

perfect tense

have been sidewalk superintendents

continuous tense

are being sidewalk superintendents

singular

sidewalk superintendent

positive degree

sidewalk superintendent

infinitive

to sidewalk superintendent

gerund

sidewalk superintending

participle

sidewalk superintended

Origin and Evolution of sidewalk superintendent

First Known Use: 1880 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'sidewalk superintendent' originated in the United States in the late 19th century during the construction boom in major cities.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe people who would watch construction projects from the sidewalk, the term has evolved to refer to anyone who observes or critiques a project or task from a distance without actively participating.