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/Sounds like 'lah-BAHR-seh lahs MAH-nohs'/

To wash one's hands of a problem, to disclaim responsibility for something when it's most needed. This phrase is often used to describe someone who abandons others in a difficult situation.

Example

"He washed his hands of the project when it started to fail."

"Don't wash your hands of this, you're part of the team."

Regional synonyms:

Creer algo falso sin cuestionarlo ni dudar, dejarse engañar por una mentira completamente. Es cuando te cuentan un cuento chino y te lo compras entero sin masticar, como tragarte una historia ridícula y no darte cuenta.