濡ぬれ衣ぎぬを晴はらす

expression, godan verb (-su)

clear one's name; prove one's innocence

Used when someone removes a false accusation or suspicion. The phrase literally means 'to clear away a wet garment', a metaphor for an undeserved stain on one's reputation.

• 彼かれは濡ぬれ衣ぎぬを晴はらすために証しょう拠こを集あつめた。

  He gathered evidence to clear his name.

• 濡ぬれ衣ぎぬを晴はらすことができて、ほっとした。

  I was relieved to be able to prove my innocence.