hands dirty
- grimyCoated in stubborn dirt
- filthyThoroughly unclean
- soiledMade unclean
- muddyObscured by silt
- greasyCovered in slick fat
calloused · work · labor · gardening · mechanic · soil · earth · digging · sweat · toil · stained · grime · rough · manual · elbow grease · roll up sleeves · honest work · messy
physical cleanliness
hands dirtyclean hands
Freedom from wrongdoing
pristine · immaculate · sanitized · unsoiled
moral involvement
hands dirtyclean hands
Freedom from wrongdoing
innocent · blameless · untainted · above reproach · uninvolved
practical engagement
hands dirtyhands off
Forbidding contact or meddling
ivory tower · armchair · delegating · theoretical · removed