足を洗う

to quit (a shady business); to wash one's hands of; to cut one's ties with; to turn over a new leaf

Meaning

  1. expv5u
    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
  2. expv5u
    to wash one's feet

Example sentences

  • Tom asked Mary to wash her feet.