Wash your hands of something meaning
What does the saying 'Wash your hands of something' mean?
Idiom: Wash your hands of something
Meaning:
If you wash your hands of something, you disassociate yourself and accept no responsibility for what will happen.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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