Monday–morning quarterback

noun

: a person who unfairly criticizes or questions the decisions and actions of other people after something has happened

Full Definition of MONDAY-MORNING QUARTERBACK

: one who second-guesses

— Monday–morning quarterbacking noun

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from a fan's usually critical rehashing of the weekend football game strategy

First Known Use: 1932

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