
Hanapin
to wash one's hands of something
01
to decide to be no longer involved with something in any way
Example
Dunbar has already washed his hands of the project.
I ’ve washed my hands of the whole affair.
to wash one's hands of somebody
01
to compeletly end one's relationship with someone
Example
When her son was arrested again she washed her hands of him.
After countless attempts to help him, I had to wash my hands of my wayward brother's constant troubles.