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Armchair quarterback meaning

What does the saying 'Armchair quarterback' mean?

Idiom: Armchair quarterback

Meaning:

An armchair quarterback is someone who offers advice, especially about football, but never shows that they could actually do any better.

Country: American English American English | Subject Area: Sport | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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