the husband is always the last to know
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Meaning · English
A husband is often the last person to find out about his wife's infidelity or marital problems
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Chồng thường là người cuối cùng biết về sự không trung thực hoặc vấn đề hôn nhân
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Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Sources & notes
Listed on Wikipedia “List of proverbial phrases” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-30; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “the husband is always the last to know” mean?
A husband is often the last person to find out about his wife's infidelity or marital problems
Is “the husband is always the last to know” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.