"behind every great man there stands a woman" meaning in All languages combined

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Proverb [English]

Head templates: {{en-head|proverb|head=~stand􂀿s􂁀}} behind every great man there stands a woman
  1. Synonym of behind every successful man there stands a woman (“men's success often depends on the support and work of their wives or female partners”). Synonyms: behind every successful man there stands a woman [synonym, synonym-of]
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