How to Pronounce "have clean hands"
expression
ˈhæv/ /ˈkɫin/ /ˈhændz/, /ˈhænz
HAV kleen HANDZ
hæv/ /klˈiːn/ /hˈændz
hav kleen HANDZ
Definition
To be innocent, especially not involved in something dishonest or illegal; to not have done anything wrong.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /ˈkɫin/ /ˈhændz/, /ˈhænz
British English
hæv/ /klˈiːn/ /hˈændz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV kleen HANDZ
UK
hav kleen HANDZ
Listen in Context
The judge said he had clean hands in the case.
She proved that she had clean hands during the investigation.
If you have clean hands, you have nothing to fear.
Don't worry about rumors—everyone knows you have clean hands.