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.