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wear the trousers

/ˈweər ðə ˈtraʊzəz/

Tradução: Expressão informal que significa ser o parceiro dominante ou controlador em um relacionamento, geralmente no casamento, tomando as decisões importantes.

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/ˈweər ðə ˈtraʊzəz/C1informalbritish
  • ptExpressão informal que significa ser o parceiro dominante ou controlador em um relacionamento, geralmente no casamento, tomando as decisões 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.

    ptSer quem manda

    • 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?