[Idiom] WASH ONE'S HANDS OF. - Shedding Responsibilities Gracefully
Wash one's hands of.
To abandon responsibility or interest.
'Wash one's hands of' is a phrase derived from the historical act of Pilate in the biblical times, symbolizing the abandonment of responsibility or distancing oneself from an involvement or problem. It’s used when someone decides to stop dealing with or caring about a situation.
Example Sentences
After the argument, he decided to wash his hands of the matter.
After the argument, he decided to no longer be involved in the matter.
She chose to wash her hands of the project after the conflict.
She chose to no longer be involved in the project after the conflict.
Faced with continuous problems, the manager washed his hands of the project.
Faced with continuous problems, the manager decided to stop being involved in the project.