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Английский словарь американских идиом - wash one's hands of

 
 

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Wash one's hands of

wash one's hands of
{v. phr.} To withdraw from or refuse to be responsible for. * /We washed our hands of politics long ago./ * /The school washed its hands of the students' behavior during spring recess./
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   phrasal to disclaim interest in, responsibility for, or further connection with WASH OUT  verb  Date: 1540  transitive verb  1. to wash free of an extraneous substance (as dirt)  2.  a. to cause to fade by or as if by laundering  b. to deplete the strength or vitality of  c. to eliminate as useless or unsatisfactory ; reject  3.  a. to destroy or make useless by the force or action of water the storm washed out the bridge  b. rain out the game was washed out  intransitive verb  1. to become depleted of color or vitality ; fade  2. to fail to meet requirements or measure up to a standard ...
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