wash your hands of something

Related to word: wash

Idiom

Definition

  1. To intentionally disengage from or relinquish responsibility for something one was previously involved in.

    • After the company's financial scandal broke, he decided to wash his hands of all company affairs.

    • Realizing the relationship was beyond repair, she decided to wash her hands of it completely and have no further involvement.

    • Disappointed with how the issue was handled, he decided to wash his hands of all related discussions and decisions.