Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-wear-the-trousers
idiom
/təʊ ˈwɛər ðə ˈtraʊzəz/
Definition
To be the person in control or holding authority in a relationship or situation.
Examples
- In their marriage, she definitely wears the trousers, making most of the important decisions.
- He joked that it was his wife who really wore the trousers in their household.
- Despite his tough exterior, everyone knows she wears the trousers in their relationship.
Meaning
This phrase often refers to someone, typically a woman, who makes the decisions and has the power in a partnership, implying a reversal of traditional gender roles.
Synonyms
- be in charge
- take the lead
- have the upper hand
