the grey mare is the better horse
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
The wife, not the husband, is in charge of the household.
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 “the grey mare is the better horse” mean?
The wife, not the husband, is in charge of the household.
Is “the grey mare is the better horse” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.