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Definition wash your hands of in British English

wash your hands of phrase

phrase
1

to say or show that you do not want to be involved with someone or something and that you are not responsible for them

Example

I've decided to wash my hands of her.

Example

The government had washed their hands of the affair.

Synonyms and related words
deny shirk neglect
Definition wash your hands of in British English