wear the trousers

成語所屬單字trousers

wear the trousers — 慣用語

1. To be the dominant partner in a relationship who makes the important decisions.

1.慣用語
釋義

當家作主

To be the dominant partner in a relationship who makes the important decisions.

例句

In their marriage, Maria clearly wears the trousers.

Who wears the trousers in your household, Tom?