How to Pronounce "wear the pants"
expression
WAIR-thuh-PANTS
WAIR-thuh-PAHNTZ
Definition
To be the person who has control or makes the important decisions in a relationship or family, usually between partners.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɛɹ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpænts
British English
wɛə/ /ðə, ði/ /pˈɑːnts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAIR-thuh-PANTS
UK
WAIR-thuh-PAHNTZ
Listen in Context
In their marriage, it is clear that Maria wears the pants.
Do you think Sam wears the pants in this relationship?
Everyone knows who wears the pants at their house.
He likes to think he wears the pants, but really, she's in charge.