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

When challenged whether he was coercively controlling couriers for his own ends, he said: "No, it's more of a bartering system. They want something and I want something. It goes hand in hand."

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026

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

I retraced my steps to her, and hand in hand we headed for the gate.

From "Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina" by Michaela DePrince