First Known Use: 1932
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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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Origin of MONDAY-MORNING QUARTERBACK
from a fan's usually critical rehashing of the weekend football game strategy
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