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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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