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.