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 ● May 15, 2025
Following his father's death, his family said Oliwier had taken it upon himself "to be the man of the house," and was "incredibly protective" of his siblings and others.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2023
And the man of the house, holding his violin bow after an interrupted duet, leans over solicitously, and says: “I do apologize, Rinehart. The cat has never bitten anyone previously.”
From New York Times ● Nov. 2, 2022
“We can rustle something up,” the unsuspecting man of the house says.
From The Guardian ● May 19, 2020
When Daddy isn’t home, Seven acts like he’s the man of the house by default.
From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas
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