Meaning of the word "a rouk-town's seldom a good housewife at home" in English
What does "a rouk-town's seldom a good housewife at home" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
a rouk-town's seldom a good housewife at home
US /ə raʊk taʊnz ˈsɛldəm ə ɡʊd ˈhaʊsˌwaɪf æt hoʊm/
UK /ə raʊk taʊnz ˈsɛldəm ə ɡʊd ˈhaʊsˌwaɪf æt həʊm/
Idiom
A person who is constantly out socializing or wandering the town rarely manages their domestic responsibilities well.
Example:
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She spends every evening at parties, and her house is a mess; as they say, a rouk-town's seldom a good housewife at home.
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You can't expect her to keep the garden tidy when she's never there; a rouk-town's seldom a good housewife at home.