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wear the trousers

/ˈweər ðə ˈtraʊzəz/

Traduction: Expression informelle signifiant être le partenaire dominant ou contrôlant dans une relation, généralement un mariage, celui qui prend les décisions importantes.

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/ˈweər ðə ˈtraʊzəz/C1informalbritish
  • frExpression informelle signifiant être le partenaire dominant ou contrôlant dans une relation, généralement un mariage, celui qui prend les décisions importantes.

An informal expression meaning to be the dominant or controlling partner in a relationship, typically a marriage, making the important decisions.

  1. Be the dominant partnerB2informalbritish

    To be the person in a relationship or household who makes the decisions and has the most authority.

    frporter la culotte

    • In their marriage, it's clear that she wears the trousers.
    • He may seem tough, but his wife definitely wears the trousers.
    • Who wears the trousers in your household?