man of the family
Example Sentences
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If kids have a doctor appointment or school event, often the man of the family has to take time off work to drive them, causing a financial strain, Nelson said.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 30, 2023
Mary hoped that in the refugee camp Chuol — now considered the man of the family — could go to school, study hard and, at some point in the future, return home.
From New York Times • Mar. 30, 2017
Why, I don't know, except I sensed I was now the man of the family and had to stand up.
From Golf Digest • Jun. 9, 2014
He told me that since his parents had split up he had felt as though he had to be the man of the family and provide for his mother, who lives on benefits.
From The Guardian • May 28, 2013
How could I be the man of the family if nobody paid any attention to what I thought or said?
From "Old Yeller" by Fred Gipson
