Peanut gallery Meaning in English
expression
Definición
An informal expression meaning people in the cheap seats at a theater (originally), or more commonly, people who give unwanted, unhelpful, or uninformed comments during a discussion.
Uso & Matices
Informal and sometimes mildly humorous or sarcastic. Often used to refer to people giving unwanted or irrelevant opinions, especially in meetings or group settings. Phrases like 'comments from the peanut gallery' signal those opinions aren't taken seriously. Not typically used in formal writing.
Oraciones de Ejemplo
Please, no comments from the peanut gallery.
basic
The teacher told the peanut gallery to be quiet.
basic
Ignore the peanut gallery and keep going.
basic
Whenever we have a meeting, the peanut gallery always has something to say.
natural
Don't listen to the peanut gallery—they just like to complain.
natural
Here come the suggestions from the peanut gallery again!
natural