lavarsi le mani (di + qualcosa)

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Keith

Today’s Parola del Giorno is the verb expression, lavarsi le mani (di + qualcosa), which means to wash one’s hands (of something).  Note the use of ne! See the expression used below in its context:

Per quanto riguarda l’acquisto della casa, Davide ha deciso di lavarsene le mani e lasciar fare tutto a sua moglie. Deve avere una gran fiducia in lei!

As far as the house purchase is concerned, David has decided to wash his hands of it and let his wife do everything. He has to have immense confidence in her!

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