get your hands dirty
US /ɡɛt jʊər hændz ˈdɜr.ti/
UK /ɡɛt jʊər hændz ˈdɜr.ti/
1.
弄脏自己的手, 亲自动手做粗活
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.
他不怕弄脏自己的手，帮忙园艺工作。
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The CEO often comes to the factory floor to get his hands dirty with the workers.
首席执行官经常到工厂车间与工人一起亲自动手。
2.
弄脏自己的手, 参与不诚实或非法的事情
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.
他拒绝通过参与腐败计划来弄脏自己的手。
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Politicians often try to avoid getting their hands dirty with controversial issues.
政客们经常试图避免在有争议的问题上弄脏自己的手。