[Idiom] WASH YOUR HANDS OF IT. - How to Disassociate From Undesirable Elements
Wash your hands of it.
Disassociate from something.
'Wash your hands of it' is an expression used when someone decides to end their association with an activity or disavow responsibility. This idiom has its origins in historical practices where literally washing hands signified cleansing one's self of duties or consequences. It’s particularly relevant when distancing oneself from failed projects or harmful associations in a symbolic gesture indicating that one no longer wishes to be involved.
Example Sentences
He decided to wash his hands of the situation.
He decided to completely dissociate from the situation.
After the scandal, she washed her hands of the company's affairs.
Following the scandal, she chose to distance herself from the company's matters.
Fed up with the constant arguments, he washed his hands of their relationship issues.
Tired of the ongoing arguments, he decided to no longer involve himself in their relationship problems.