How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms. R. W. Holder. 2014.
wash your hands of — phrase to say or show that you do not want to be involved with someone or something and that you are not responsible for them I’ve decided to wash my hands of her. wash your hands of the affair/matter: The government had washed their hands of… … Useful english dictionary
wash (your) hands of — (someone/something) to end all involvement with someone or something. Phil seemed cold and distant, and now she was very afraid that he would wash his hands of her. You can t just wash your hands of the problem of homelessness … New idioms dictionary
wash your hands of — to say or show that you do not want to be involved with someone or something and that you are not responsible for them I ve decided to wash my hands of her. wash your hands of the affair/matter: The government had washed their hands of the affair … English dictionary
wash your hands of it — not be involved anymore, withdraw from a project If you don t believe in the union, wash your hands of it … English idioms
wash (your) hands of someone — wash (your) hands of (someone/something) to end all involvement with someone or something. Phil seemed cold and distant, and now she was very afraid that he would wash his hands of her. You can t just wash your hands of the problem of… … New idioms dictionary
wash (your) hands of something — wash (your) hands of (someone/something) to end all involvement with someone or something. Phil seemed cold and distant, and now she was very afraid that he would wash his hands of her. You can t just wash your hands of the problem of… … New idioms dictionary
wash your hands of something — If you wash your hands of something, you disassociate yourself and accept no responsibility for what will happen … The small dictionary of idiomes
wash your hands of somebody — wash your ˈhands of sb/sth idiom to refuse to be responsible for or involved with sb/sth • When her son was arrested again she washed her hands of him. • I ve washed my hands of the whole sordid business. Main entry: ↑washidiom … Useful english dictionary
wash your hands of something — wash your ˈhands of sb/sth idiom to refuse to be responsible for or involved with sb/sth • When her son was arrested again she washed her hands of him. • I ve washed my hands of the whole sordid business. Main entry: ↑washidiom … Useful english dictionary
wash your hands of something — If you wash your hands of something, you disassociate yourself and accept no responsibility for what will happen. (Dorking School Dictionary) … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
Wash your hands of something — If you wash your hands of something, you disassociate yourself and accept no responsibility for what will happen … Dictionary of English idioms
