Commentary for Ketubot 117:3

מיתיבי תקנו מזונות תחת מעשה ידיה אימא תחת מותר מעשה ידיה

An objection was raised: Maintenance [for a wife] was provided in return for her handiwork! Say: In return for the surplus of her handiwork.

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