Meaning of the word "wear the trousers" in English

What does "wear the trousers" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

wear the trousers

US /wer ðə ˈtraʊzərz/
UK /weə ðə ˈtraʊzəz/

Idiom

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 trousers.
He likes to think he wears the trousers, but everyone knows his wife makes all the important decisions.