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

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

Mathurin felt an added pressure to provide for his mother and sister, to be the man of the house even as a teenager.

From Washington Post • Jun. 24, 2022

Since my dad was the only source of income before he got sick, I’ve had to become the man of the house.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers