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足を洗う
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 足を洗う.
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Entry
1
Idiomatic expression
to quit (a shady business); to wash one's hands of; to cut one's ties with; to turn over a new leaf; to go straight
Examples
その商売からはすっかり足を洗った。
I washed my hands of the whole business.
2
to wash one's feet
Examples
足を洗いなさい。
Wash your feet.
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