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Old (someone's) wife

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Translation of "old (someone's) wife" into Russian

old (someone's) wife
бережливая хозяйка
She manages the household expenses like an old wife's tale.
Она управляет домашними расходами, как бережливая хозяйка.

Definitions

A colloquial or informal way to refer to someone's spouse, specifically a man's wife, often implying familiarity or a long-standing relationship. The phrase can sometimes be used humorously or affectionately, but may also sound outdated or disrespectful depending on context.