Etymology[edit]
Literally “the best helmsmen stand on the shore”.
Pronunciation[edit]
- IPA(key): /də bɛstə styːrlœy̯ staːn aːn ʋɑl/
Proverb[edit]
de beste stuurlui staan aan wal
- It's easy to criticize other people's work when you're not the one doing it. Compare also a backseat driver.