armchair
gb/ˈɑɹmt͡ʃˌɛɹ/ us/ˈɑɹmt͡ʃˌɛɹ/
A2
Inglês
Acepções
0 acepção
Substantivo
A2
entity
1
comfortable chair with armrests
A comfortable chair with arms.
Padrão de uso:
sit in [an/the] armchair
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse an armchair (one seat) with a sofa/couch (usually several seats).
Sinônimos
easy chair (Often suggests a comfortable chair for relaxing.)
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lounge chair (Broader; can include outdoor or modern designs.)
Antônimos
stool (Usually has no arms or back and is less comfortable.)
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bench (A long seat rather than a single chair.)
Colocações
comfortable armchair
|leather armchair
|big armchair
|plush armchair
|overstuffed armchair
|an armchair by the fire
|sink into an armchair
|sit in an armchair
|an old armchair
|a matching armchair
Temas
home
|furniture
|daily_life
Exemplos
- He sank into the armchair and turned on the TV.
- There was a faded green armchair in the corner of the room.
- She pulled an armchair closer to the lamp to read.
Exemplos para estudantes
- I sit in the armchair after dinner.
- This armchair is very comfortable.
adjective
B2
property
2
not based on real experience
Said about someone who talks or judges but does not do it in real life.
Padrão de uso:
an armchair [critic/quarterback/expert/strategist]
Erro comum:
This meaning is figurative; it does not mean the person is sitting in an actual armchair.
Sinônimos
theoretical (Focuses on ideas rather than practice; not always critical.)
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backseat (Often implies giving unwanted advice while not in control (e.g., backseat driver).)
Antônimos
hands-on (Involving direct practical work or experience.)
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practical (Based on real situations and experience.)
Colocações
armchair critic
|armchair quarterback
|armchair expert
|armchair psychologist
|armchair detective
|armchair general
|armchair analysis
|armchair commentary
|armchair theory
|armchair advice
Temas
communication
|work
|media
|opinions
Exemplos
- It’s easy to be an armchair critic when you don’t have to make the decisions.
- She’s tired of armchair advice from people who haven’t tried it themselves.
- The article offered armchair solutions that ignored how the job is actually done.
Exemplos para estudantes
- He is an armchair expert on fitness.
- Don’t be an armchair critic—help us instead.
Gramática
Expressões
armchair critic
1/ˈɑɹmt͡ʃˌɛɹ kɹˈɪtɪk/
fixed phrase
critic without doing the work
Someone who criticizes but doesn’t actually do it.
Exemplos
- The team ignored armchair critics and focused on training.
- It’s easy for armchair critics to complain online.
- He doesn’t build anything himself, but he’s a loud armchair critic.
armchair detective
1/ˈɑɹmt͡ʃˌɛɹ dɪtˈɛktɪv/
fixed phrase
solves mysteries from home
Someone who tries to solve crimes from home.
Exemplos
- Armchair detectives compared clues and argued about the suspect.
- The podcast has turned thousands of listeners into armchair detectives.
- Police warned armchair detectives not to harass witnesses online.
armchair expert
1/ˈɑɹmt͡ʃˌɛɹ ˈɛkspɚt/
fixed phrase
claims expertise without experience
Someone who acts like an expert but isn’t one.
Exemplos
- The comments section was full of armchair experts on medicine.
- He became an armchair expert after watching a few videos.
- She’s tired of armchair experts giving parenting advice.
armchair general
1/ˈɑɹmt͡ʃˌɛɹ d͡ʒˈɛnɚəl/
fixed phrase
judges strategy without responsibility
Someone who says what leaders should do in war, without experience.
Exemplos
- Armchair generals debated the invasion plan on television.
- It’s easy to be an armchair general when you don’t face the consequences.
- The report criticized armchair generals who ignored conditions on the ground.
armchair psychologist
1/ˈɑɹmt͡ʃˌɛɹ saɪkˈɑləd͡ʒɪst/
fixed phrase
diagnoses others without training
Someone who tries to analyze people like a psychologist, without training.
Exemplos
- I don’t need armchair psychologists analyzing my relationship.
- Online armchair psychologists diagnosed the celebrity after one interview.
- He played the armchair psychologist and tried to explain everyone’s motives.
armchair quarterback
1/ˈɑɹmt͡ʃˌɛɹ kwˈɔɹtɚbˌæk/
idiom
informal
criticizes sports decisions from home
Someone who watches a game and says what players should do.
Exemplos
- After the game, social media was full of armchair quarterbacks blaming the coach.
- He’s an armchair quarterback who thinks every play call is obvious.
- Try playing before you criticize—don’t be an armchair quarterback.
armchair revolutionary
1/ˈɑɹmt͡ʃˌɛɹ ɹˌɛvəlˈuʃənˌɛɹi/
fixed phrase
supports radical change only in talk
Someone who talks about revolution but doesn’t take action.
Exemplos
- He posts slogans all day but never volunteers—an armchair revolutionary.
- The article mocked armchair revolutionaries who confuse tweets with change.
- They didn’t want armchair revolutionaries; they wanted organizers.
armchair traveler
1/ˈɑɹmt͡ʃˌɛɹ tɹˈævəlɚ/
fixed phrase
travels through books or media
Someone who 'travels' by reading or watching, not by going.
Exemplos
- During winter, she becomes an armchair traveler and watches documentaries about Asia.
- The book is perfect for armchair travelers who love maps and history.
- He’s an armchair traveler, but he can describe the city in amazing detail.