back-seat driver
The term "back-seat driver" originated in the early 1920s and refers to individuals who give unsolicited advice, often in an annoying manner, whether in a car or other situations.
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Definition
B2Transportation
(disapproving, informal)A passenger who gives unwanted advice to the driver about how to operate the vehicle.
Example
- My brother is such a back-seat driver; he keeps telling me when to brake and accelerate.
- No one likes a back-seat driver constantly criticizing their driving skills.
B2General
(disapproving, figurative)A person who tries to control or influence a situation by giving unsolicited advice or criticism.
Example
- During the meeting, she acted like a back-seat driver, offering suggestions without understanding the full context.
- He tends to be a back-seat driver at work, always telling others how to do their jobs.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "back-seat driver":
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