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backseat driver

1. a bossy person who tells another person what to do; a person who gives unwanted advice and directions

1. I can fix this computer myself, but she always tries to be a backseat driver.

2. I don’t need any backseat driver on this project.

3. Stop pestering me with all your advice. Nobody likes a backseat driver!

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