Practicing Success
What is the meaning of the phrase" have clean hands"? |
washing hands stealing without getting caught innocent doubtful |
innocent |
The phrase "have clean hands" means to be innocent or guiltless. It is a metaphor that suggests that someone has not been involved in any wrongdoing. The phrase is thought to have originated in the 16th century, when people would wash their hands before eating to symbolize that they were clean and pure. The answer is (3) innocent. The other options are incorrect.
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