to rule the roost 当家（俚语）

英文释义

To be the unchallenged boss in a certain location, particularly a home.

例句

My uncle was an important executive at work, but my aunt ruled the roost at home, and he never questioned her judgment about any domestic matters.

我叔叔在工作上是位重要的高管，但我婶婶当家，他从来不质疑婶婶在家庭事务上的任何意见。