get your hands dirty
US /ɡɛt jʊər hændz ˈdɜr.ti/
UK /ɡɛt jʊər hændz ˈdɜr.ti/
1.
mengotorkan tangan, melakukan kerja fizikal
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 mengotorkan 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 kilang untuk mengotorkan tangannya bersama pekerja.
2.
mengotorkan tangan, terlibat dalam sesuatu 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 enggan mengotorkan tangannya dengan menyertai skim rasuah itu.
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Politicians often try to avoid getting their hands dirty with controversial issues.
Ahli politik sering cuba mengelak daripada mengotorkan tangan mereka dengan isu-isu kontroversi.