In the following ten questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it in the Answer Sheet.
My father is undoubtedly an arm-chair critic.

Options

A. someone who gives advice based on theory not practice
B. someone who gives advice based on practice not theory
C. someone who gives advice based on experience
D. someone who never gives advice

Answer

A

Explanation

an arm-chair critic : knowing about a subject through books and television, rather than by doing it for yourself. He is such an armchair critic, he has no experience in the subject but he is ready to give plenty of advice. The best option is someone who gives advice based on theory not practice