Meaning of the word "wear the pants" in English

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wear the pants

US /wer ðə pænts/
UK /wer ðə pænts/
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Idiom

1.

to be the person in a relationship who makes the decisions and is in control

Example:
In their marriage, it's clear that she wears the pants.
He likes to think he wears the pants, but his wife actually makes all the important decisions.
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