a woman's work is never done

saying2

1. •
   Housework, which is generally considered women's work, is never finished.
2. •
   Women generally work long and hard, especially as they often are responsible for housework and care roles in addition to paid work.

   • As Professor Myerhoff writes: "The adage 'A woman's work is never done' calls attention to the continuity of woman's tasks on a daily basis." — 1979