man of the house
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of man of the house
First recorded in 1900–05
Example Sentences
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Elassal plays Samir, who’s trying hard to be the man of the house.
From Los Angeles Times
Former Speaker of the House Tip O’Neill, in his autobiography “Man of the House,” said Carter was the smartest public official he’d ever known.
From Salon
The man of the house was an oil mogul when the world was alive, a great defender of fossil fuels and an affectionate guardian to his family.
From New York Times
He went on to share how as a 13-year-old, he became the “man of the house” after his parents divorced.
From Los Angeles Times
Though the “Resort to Love” and “Man of the House” star was proud of “Play,” she had a feeling that her record label wouldn’t want two “party songs” on the LP, and she was inclined to choose “AM to PM” instead, according to Page Six.
From Los Angeles Times
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