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wash hands of

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wash your hands of someone/something

to stop being involved with or responsible for someone or something, usually because they have caused too many problems for you. I should imagine he couldn't wait to wash his hands of the whole project.

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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.

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