behind every successful man there stands a woman
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Meaning · English
A man’s achievements are made possible by the support and work of their wife or female partner.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Phụ nữ hỗ trợ và làm việc để giúp đàn ông thành công
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “behind every successful man there stands a woman” mean?
A man’s achievements are made possible by the support and work of their wife or female partner.
Is “behind every successful man there stands a woman” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.