20-20 hindsight

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Perfect understanding of an event after it has happened; - a term usually used with sarcasm in response to criticism of one's decision, implying that the critic is unfairly judging the wisdom of the decision in light of information that was not available when the decision was made.

See also: hindsight

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With 20-20 hindsight, I regard what we did in 2003 as a mistake, to allow a three-story building at that location.

Rising condo controversy by The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR)

It does not take much brain to have 20-20 hindsight.

PUBLIC FORUM by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)

His concerns center on the potential for clients and regulators, with 20-20 hindsight, questioning the projected results.

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