those who can't, teach

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Meaning · English

Alternative form of those who can't do, teach.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Hình thức khác của những người không làm được thì dạy

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Register: derogatory

Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “those who can't, teach” mean?

Alternative form of those who can't do, teach.

Is “those who can't, teach” formal or informal?

those who can't, teach is generally derogatory.