hand in hand

Idioms  

1. 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.

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Example Sentences

The mining company said it had strong relationships with Indigenous peoples in the Pilbara region and that it worked hand in hand with them to manage their cultural heritage "sustainably and responsibly".

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

"It goes hand in hand unfortunately…it always starts with attacking the Fountain," she said.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

“This is a great, great example of what can be achieved when government and philanthropy work hand in hand for the public good,” Ressler said before thanking Govan for “taking bold risks.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

I had never been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, but Dr. Howell said that anxiety and depression often went hand in hand.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram