源自《圣经·旧约·约伯记》第 17 章。"He that hath clean hands shall be stronger and stronger."（"手洁的人将会愈益有力。"）。现多与 come out with, with 或 have 等词连用，表示"廉洁、清白"。
Eg.He retired from office with clean hands.
他退休时两袖清风。
John grew up in a bad neighborhood, but he grew up with clean hands.
约翰在不良的环境中成长，却出淤泥而不染。