How to Pronounce "wear the trousers"
expression
WAIR thuh TROWZ-erz
WAIR thuh TROW-zuhz
Definition
To be the person in a relationship or household who makes the most important decisions or is in control.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɛɹ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtɹaʊzɝz
British English
wɛə/ /ðə, ði/ /tɹˈaʊsəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAIR thuh TROWZ-erz
UK
WAIR thuh TROW-zuhz
Listen in Context
In their marriage, Linda wears the trousers.
Lucy definitely wears the trousers in this house.
Who really wears the trousers in their relationship?
People say Tom likes to think he wears the trousers, but everyone knows it's really Sara.