/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."
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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: