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clean hands

idiom

Freedom from guilt, especially from the guilt of dishonesty in money matters, or of bribe-taking.


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  1. 01

    catch hands

    To take a punch; to get hit, especially with the hand or fist.

  2. 02

    change hands

    To become the property of someone else; to be bought or sold.

  3. 03

    clap one's hands red

    To clap or applaud intensely.

  4. 04

    clean as a hound's tooth

    Very clean.

  5. 05

    clean as a whistle

    Very clean.

  6. 06

    clean break

    The complete termination of a relationship, or an exit from a situation.

  7. 07

    clean money

    Money that is legally or honestly gained or earned.

  8. 08

    clean someone's clock

    To defeat someone decisively, in a physical fight or other competition or negotiation.

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