English · Proverb Attested

a woman's work is never done

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Housework, which is generally considered women's work, is never finished.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Công việc nhà không bao giờ kết thúc

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Women generally work long and hard, especially as they often are responsible for housework and care roles in addition to paid work.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Phụ nữ thường làm việc chăm chỉ và dài giờ

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “a woman's work is never done” mean?

Housework, which is generally considered women's work, is never finished.

Is “a woman's work is never done” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.