She has dishpan hands from washing so many plates.
dishpan hands
idiomHands which are rough, reddish, and dry, as from irritation and chafing caused by immersion in hot water mixed with detergent.
Origin
disputed originPossibly coined circa mid-1920s for the advertising of Lever Brothers "Lux" brand dishwashing soap.
After working as a dishwasher all summer, he developed painful dishpan hands from the harsh soap.
Despite her efforts to use protective gloves, the constant exposure to industrial detergents left her with severe dishpan hands.
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