Bedeutung
To disclaim responsibility for something.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Often used in political scandals where officials claim they were unaware of corruption. Common in formal business settings to signal the end of a negotiation or involvement.
Context is key
Use this phrase only when you want to be firm about your non-involvement. It can sound aggressive.
Biblical roots
Knowing the story of Pontius Pilate helps you understand why this phrase is so powerful.
Bedeutung
To disclaim responsibility for something.
Context is key
Use this phrase only when you want to be firm about your non-involvement. It can sound aggressive.
Biblical roots
Knowing the story of Pontius Pilate helps you understand why this phrase is so powerful.
Teste dich selbst
Complete the sentence with the correct form.
Quando o problema começou, ele simplesmente ______ as mãos.
The context implies a past event, so the preterite 'lavou' is required.
🎉 Ergebnis: /1
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Aufgabensammlung
1 AufgabenQuando o problema começou, ele simplesmente ______ as mãos.
The context implies a past event, so the preterite 'lavou' is required.
🎉 Ergebnis: /1
Häufig gestellte Fragen
2 FragenOnly if you are explaining how you handled a situation where you had no authority. Otherwise, it sounds like you are avoiding responsibility.
It can be seen as dismissive. Use it when you need to set a firm boundary.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Tirar o corpo fora
synonymTo avoid responsibility
Não ter nada com isso
similarTo have nothing to do with it
Lavar a alma
contrastTo feel relieved/cleansed
