hurler on the ditch English

Meaning hurler on the ditch meaning

What does hurler on the ditch mean?

hurler on the ditch noun

— (Ireland, idiomatic) A person standing on the side of a hurling field issuing (unsolicited and usually unwanted) instructions to the hurlers.

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