English

Noun

dishpan hands pl ‎(plural only)

1. (idiomatic) Hands which are rough, reddish, and dry, as from irritation and chafing caused by immersion in hot water mixed with detergent.
   • 2007, H. E. Thomas and M. Thomas, "5 Ways to Combat Cold-Weather Hands," Washington Post, 18 Feb. (retrieved 30 July 2009):

     Avoid dishpan hands. Those 1950s sitcom moms had it right (and probably had lovely hands): Wear rubber gloves while cleaning and doing dishes.

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• dishpan hands at OneLook Dictionary Search
• Notes:

1. ↑ See, for example, "No More Dishpan Hands" (advertisement), Milwaukee Journal, 6 April 1927, p. 24.