Meaning of 足を洗う in Japanese

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Definition of 足を洗う

  1. (exp, v5u) 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

    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

    足を洗いなさい。
    Wash your feet.

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