"the grey mare is the better horse" meaning in All languages combined

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Proverb [English]

Head templates: {{en-proverb}} the grey mare is the better horse
  1. The wife, not the husband, is in charge of the household. Synonyms: the gray mare is the better horse Related terms: wear the trousers
    Sense id: en-the_grey_mare_is_the_better_horse-en-proverb--d5jsKb- Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English proverbs, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
     
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