Dishpan Hands Meaning

Dishpan Hands is an idiom. The meaning of this idiom is (idiomatic) Hands which are rough, reddish, and dry, as from irritation and chafing caused by immersion in hot water mixed with detergent.. Explore more Idiom Meanings.

Dishpan Hands

(idiomatic) Hands which are rough, reddish, and dry, as from irritation and chafing caused by immersion in hot water mixed with detergent.

Example : 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.

Meaning of Dishpan Hands

Dishpan Hands is an idiom. It is one of the most commonly used expressions in English writings. Dishpan Hands stands for (idiomatic) Hands which are rough, reddish, and dry, as from irritation and chafing caused by immersion in hot water mixed with detergent.. Explore Urdupoint to find out more popular Idioms and Idiom Meanings, to amplify your writings

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