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wear the pants

Idiom Family

Meaning

to be the person who controls or makes decisions in a family

Example Sentences

"Everyone knows she wears the pants in the house."

Related Expressions

hit the brakes

to slow down or stop something

go back and forth

to keep changing your mind about something

live up to expectations

to fulfill what is expected of you

lead from the front

to lead by example, taking the initiative

live the dream

to be living the life you always wanted

data-driven decisions

decisions made based on factual data rather than assumptions