Monday morning quarterback
noun
a person who criticizes the actions or decisions of others after the fact, using hindsight to assess situations and specify alternative solutions.
Monday morning quarterbacking
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a word derived from
Monday morning quarterback.
Example Sentences
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Asked about Bass’ statements, Freddy Escobar, president of the firefighters union, said there has been constant speculation and Monday morning quarterbacking since Jan. 7.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 20, 2025
Few jobs invite more Monday morning quarterbacking than Sunday play calling, but Gase loves it anyway.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 15, 2017
I wasn’t on scene when Kelley Jr. was killed, and I’m obviously Monday morning quarterbacking here.
From The Verge ● Jun. 29, 2016
Withholding payment for a diagnosis determined after a workup is "Monday morning quarterbacking" — not what a parent faces with a sick child, Woodward said.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 18, 2011
“There’s a lot of Monday morning quarterbacking, but it is an aha! moment” because rheumatic diseases can mimic many other problems.
From Washington Post
