wash one's hands of
phrase
: to disclaim interest in, responsibility for, or further connection with
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“Wash one's hands of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wash%20one%27s%20hands%20of. Accessed 11 Dec. 2025.
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