to  get  one's hands dirty
get
gɛt
get
<i>one's</i>
wʌnz
vanz
hands
hændz
hāndz
dirty
dɜ:ti
dēti

Определение и значение слова « get one's hands dirty» на английском языке

to get one's hands dirty
01

заниматься физическим трудом

to engage in manual work, particularly one that is exhausting or of high difficulty 
to [get] {one's} hands dirty definition and meaning
идиома
неформальное
Примеры
The manager finally got his hands dirty and helped unload the boxes. 
02

to become involved in an activity or event that is unpleasant or morally questionable, often requiring one to engage in dishonest or unethical behavior 

идиома
неформальное
Примеры
Despite being the CEO, Jane isn't afraid to get her hands dirty by actively participating in problem-solving sessions with the production team. 
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