dutch uncle in English
noun
1
a person giving firm but benevolent advice.
‘According to the dictionary,’ he explains ‘a Dutch uncle is someone who judges and criticises others harshly, even if their intentions are good.’
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1. See also: Advice, bit, free, of Dutch uncle One who addresses someone severely or critically