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to wear the trousers
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to be the one who makes important decisions and fully controls a relationship or family
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Example
She may give the impression that she wears the trousers but it's actually Tim who makes all the big decisions.
Despite the traditional expectations, it's clear that in their relationship, James wears the trousers, making most of the household decisions.
