Wear the pants under the petticoat

Translation of "wear the pants under the petticoat" into Russian

wear the pants under the petticoat

быть главой семьи, несмотря на показное влияние жены

He may seem henpecked, but he wears the pants under the petticoat.

Он может казаться подкаблучником, но он главенствует в семье, несмотря на показное влияние жены.

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This phrase refers to a woman who holds the dominant or controlling role in a relationship or household, especially in a context where traditional gender roles would expect the man to be in charge. 'Wearing the pants' means having authority, while 'under the petticoat' references traditional women's clothing, highlighting the reversal of expected roles.

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