Meaning of the word "he that will thrive must first ask his wife" in English
What does "he that will thrive must first ask his wife" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
he that will thrive must first ask his wife
US /hi ðæt wɪl θraɪv mʌst fɜrst æsk hɪz waɪf/
UK /hiː ðæt wɪl θraɪv mʌst fɜːst ɑːsk hɪz waɪf/
Idiom
a proverb suggesting that a man's success and financial prosperity depend largely on his wife's management and support
Example:
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John credits his business success to his partner, proving that he that will thrive must first ask his wife.
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In the old days, people lived by the rule: he that will thrive must first ask his wife.