Synonyms

hand in hand

Idioms

In cooperation, jointly, as in Industrial growth and urbanization often go hand in hand. This phrase, often put as go hand in hand with, was first recorded in 1576.

Example Sentences

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Xi went further, saying "the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation" and "Make America great again" can go hand in hand.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Can’t they work hand in hand, instead of requiring a switch?

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

He sees passive homes as going hand in hand with all-electric appliances, because “with airtight construction, having a gas stove in the house especially doesn’t make sense” for indoor air quality.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

Unfortunately, the harms and the pleasures sometimes go hand in hand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

We walk hand in hand to the dance floor, and then Garrett pauses, facing me.

From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli

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