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

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Proverb [English]

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  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”) Categories (topical): Male people, Women Synonyms: behind every successful man there stands a woman [synonym, synonym-of]
    Sense id: en-behind_every_great_man_there_stands_a_woman-en-proverb-clHaj6v7 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English proverbs

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