Phrase guide
Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
Sound
Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.
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verb
Typically of a woman, to be the dominant partner in a relationship.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK, idiomatic
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Synonyms: rule the roost, wear the breeches, wear the pants
Antonyms: none provided
verb
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see wear, trouser.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
exercise authority or be in charge
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: call the shots, call the tune
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: control, command
History
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Across languages
23 source translations are retained for this English entry.
