too big for one's breeches

1. 显得自以为是; 摆架子

That boy had grown too big for his breeches. I'll have to put him back in his place.

那小子太狂妄, 我要压一压他的气焰。

wear the breeches

1. (妻子)支配丈夫; 当家掌权

She has an inclination to wear the breeches.

她总想支配丈夫。