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wear the trousers

Speech parts

1. wear the trousers - Verb

2. wear the trousers - Phrase

Meaning

exercise authority or be in charge

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Synonyms

call the shots call the tune hold sway rule the roost wear the pants be in charge be in the driving seat be the boss run the show be in control hold the purse strings hold the reins have someone in the palm of one's hand be in command have someone eating out of one's hand

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Antonyms

obey knuckles quitclaim conform to come to heel be passive

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Hypernyms

control command

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Who is calling the shots in this house? Source: Internet

Words in the phrase

wear the trousers

Close letter words and terms

wear something as a badge of honor wear the breeches wear the pants wear the trousers in wear thin wear through