Question

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom given in

    bold. After the product failed, the marketing team tried to wash their hands of the whole campaign.
    A They tried to distance themselves and deny responsibility Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B They tried to improve the campaign by changing strategies Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C They took full responsibility for the failed campaign Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D They planned to re-launch the same campaign Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    To "wash one's hands of something" means to refuse to be involved with it anymore or to deny further responsibility.

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