the lady of the house

noun phrase

somewhat old-fashioned
: the female family member who has the most responsibility for taking care of and making decisions about the household
Is the lady of the house at home?

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Upstairs in this white carpeted room, the lady of the house wears stilettos. Katie Bain, Billboard, 6 Sep. 2024 The jug was a wedding present from the lady of the house. Penelope Green, New York Times, 6 May 2023

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“The lady of the house.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20lady%20of%20the%20house. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.

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