Meaning
To clean one's hands.
Cultural Background
Commonly used in political commentary to describe politicians who ignore public demands. Used similarly in formal and journalistic writing to describe institutional inaction.
Context is key
Always clarify what you are washing your hands of by using 'quanto a' or 'sobre'.
Meaning
To clean one's hands.
Context is key
Always clarify what you are washing your hands of by using 'quanto a' or 'sobre'.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
Eu não tive culpa, por isso eu ______ as mãos.
The idiom is 'lavar as mãos'.
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Practice Bank
1 exercisesEu não tive culpa, por isso eu ______ as mãos.
The idiom is 'lavar as mãos'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsIt can be seen as dismissive, so use it carefully in professional settings.
Related Phrases
Tirar o corpo fora
synonymTo avoid responsibility
Não ter nada com isso
similarTo have nothing to do with it
