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back-seat driver

Noun

Meaning

(dated) An occupant of a large vehicle, such as a firetruck, who helps steer the vehicle from far in the back.

A person sitting (typically) in the back seat of a car issuing (unsolicited and usually unwanted) instructions to the driver.

(figuratively) An opinionated person who offers (unsolicited and often unwanted) advice on the best way to handle a situation.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

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