Meaning of dishpan hands | Babel Free
Definitions
Hands which are rough, reddish, and dry, as from irritation and chafing caused by immersion in hot water mixed with detergent.
Examples
“Avoid⟳ dishpan hands. Those 1950s sitcom moms had it right (and probably had lovely hands): Wear⟳ rubber gloves while cleaning and doing dishes.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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