get your hands dirty
US /ɡɛt jʊər hændz ˈdɜr.ti/
UK /ɡɛt jʊər hændz ˈdɜr.ti/
1.
mengotori tangan, melakukan pekerjaan fisik
to do physical work, especially work that is unpleasant or involves getting dirty
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He's not afraid to get his hands dirty and help with the gardening.
Dia tidak takut untuk mengotori tangannya dan membantu berkebun.
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The CEO often comes to the factory floor to get his hands dirty with the workers.
CEO sering datang ke lantai pabrik untuk mengotori tangannya bersama para pekerja.
2.
mengotori tangan, terlibat dalam hal yang tidak jujur
to become involved in something dishonest or illegal
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He refused to get his hands dirty by participating in the corrupt scheme.
Dia menolak untuk mengotori tangannya dengan berpartisipasi dalam skema korup itu.
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Politicians often try to avoid getting their hands dirty with controversial issues.
Politisi sering mencoba menghindari mengotori tangan mereka dengan isu-isu kontroversial.