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

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