idiom [phrase]

Osha mikono

Maana (Definition)

To disassociate oneself completely from a controversial action or decision.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

wash one's hands of a matter / disclaim responsibility

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

osha mikono

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Idiomatic Expression

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mkurugenzi aliosha mikono yake kuhusu hasara ya kampuni."

Translation: The director washed his hands of the company's financial loss.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

jitenga kana majukumu