Como Pronunciar "wear the pants"
expression
WAIR-thuh-PANTS
WAIR-thuh-PAHNTZ
Definição
To be the person who has control or makes the important decisions in a relationship or family, usually between partners.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈwɛɹ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpænts
Inglês Britânico
wɛə/ /ðə, ði/ /pˈɑːnts
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
WAIR-thuh-PANTS
UK
WAIR-thuh-PAHNTZ
Ouça em Contexto
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.