Phrases with «unclean hands»

"unclean hands" means someone is being criticized or judged because they have done something wrong or dishonest themselves. It suggests that they do not have the moral authority to judge others because they have also acted in a questionable or unethical way. Full definition

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Sentences with «unclean hands»

Newborns do not have a strong immune system and holding them with unclean hands puts them at risk for infection. (kaboutjie.com)
Even when the formula has been prepared properly, many things can make the milk unsafe: flies and other insects flitting on the bottles, bottles being dropped repeatedly on dirty floors, unclean hands handling the water, supplies and milk. (opinion.inquirer.net)
However just because I don't believe unclean hands is a defense to contempt does not mean that judges or other attorneys agree with me. (gregoryforman.com)
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Phrases with «unclean hands»

Sentences with «unclean hands»

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