March 2016
ENGLISH IDIOM OF THE MONTH:
„An armchair critic“
MEANING
Someone who thinks he is an expert in a subject normally by knowledge gained by reading or watching television.
TRANSLATION
Kritik eines Wichtigtuers/Möchtegerns.
wörtlich: eine Fauteuil-Kritik
ORIGIN
This expression originates from people making judgements whilst sitting in an office.