man of the house

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

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 • Dec. 5, 2024

His father's death made him "grow up a little faster" than other kids his age as he wanted to be there for his family and be the man of the house, he recalls.

From BBC • Sep. 10, 2021

“We can rustle something up,” the unsuspecting man of the house says.

From The Guardian • May 19, 2020

Then the man of the house played the accordion, fireworks were set off, and drums celebrated the event throughout the town.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez