to act as host―officiate as host―play the host―do the honours of the house―do the honours of the table
The host makes a speech to welcome the guests―welcomes the guests in a speech―bids the guests welcome.
Every man has his whims.
The husband is undignified to a degree.
あれは亭主持ちだ
The landlord has charge of the valuables.
to deceive one's husband―disgrace one's husband―dishonour one's husband―cover one's husband with disgrace―clothe one's husband with shame
My husband isn't quite the provider he should be.