English Explanatory Dictionary

wear the trousers

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. (typically of a woman) To be the dominant partner in a relationship.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see wear, trouser.

Word forms

wear the trousers wears the trousers wearing the trousers wore the trousers worn the trousers

Synonyms

rule the roost wear the breeches wear the pants

Related words

the grey mare is the better horse
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