a woman's work is never done

Etymology
From a traditional rhyming couplet, found in at least two forms:


 * Man works till set of sun,
 * Woman's work is never done.


 * From rise of morn to set of sun
 * Woman's work is never done.

Proverb

 * 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.