Meaning of 'Get your hands dirty'
What does the saying 'Get your hands dirty' mean?
Idiom: Get your hands dirty
Meaning:
If you get your hands dirty, you become involved in something where the realities might compromise your principles.
It can also mean that a person is not just stuck in an ivory tower dictating strategy, but is prepared to put in the effort and hard work to make the details actually happen.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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