one's hands are clean

one's hands are clean
невиновный; честный, с незапятнанной репутацией [происходит от выражения clean hands; см. clean hands]

The Man: "...I've a right to call you to account because my hands are clean." (B. Shaw, ‘Misalliance’) — Человек: "...я имею право призвать вас к ответу, так как репутация у меня незапятнанная".

Sartorius: "...And now, Dr. Trench, may I ask what your income is derived from?" Trench (defiantly): "From interest: not from houses. My hands are clean as far as that goes. Interest on a mortgage." (B. Shaw, ‘Widowers' Houses’, act II) — Сарториус: "...А теперь, доктор Тренч, разрешите у вас спросить, откуда берется ваш доход?" Тренч (вызывающе): "Из процентов по ценным бумагам. Не от сдачи домов внаем. Тут по крайней мере я чист. Из процентов по закладной."

My hands are clean. I ain't done anything I'm ashamed of (Sh. Anderson, ‘Poor White’, ch. X) — У меня совесть чиста. Я не совершил ни одного поступка, которого мог бы стыдиться.


Большой англо-русский фразеологический словарь. - М.: «Русский язык-Медиа».. 2006.

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