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Lavar as mãos
Literally meaning to wash the hands, it stems from the biblical story of Pontius Pilate. It means to renounce responsibility for the consequences of an event.
Examples in context
Eu lavei as mãos sobre aquele problema.
I washed my hands of that problem.
A direção lavou as mãos após a briga.
The management washed their hands of it after the fight.
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