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Hand in Hand
Meaning of “Hand in Hand”
Hand in hand has two possible meanings. It is sometimes used to describe people who are holding hands, for example:
- Couples walked hand in hand along the front.
- They walked through the park hand in hand.
It is also used to describe two people or things that are closely connected or related:
- Poverty and poor health often go hand in hand.
- Wealth and power go hand in hand in most societies.
Hand in Hand Synonyms
- Side by side
- Together
- Closely
- In partnership
- Pair
- Couple
- In close association
- Closely related
- In a close relationship
- Mutually
- Jointly
Expressions with “Hand”
On the one hand … on the other hand
- It is used to compare two aspects of a situation
Get out of hand
- To get out of control
Tip your hand
- To reveal a secret, especially about your own plans or opinions
Experience something first-hand
- To experience something yourself
Take matters into their own hands
- To take action on a problem yourself because other people have failed to do so
Change hands
- For an object to be passed or sold from one owner to another
Have a hand in
- To have a role in
Have (got) your hands full
- To be completely busy or occupied with something
In good hands
- In the care of somebody good or knowledgeable
Try your hand at
- Try doing something for the first time
Second hand
- Something you know from another person or source, not directly
At hand
- Available (used for objects, not people)
A hand-me-down
- A piece of clothing that belonged to an older brother/sister and is passed to a younger brother/sister
Give a hand / Lend a hand
- To help somebody with something – especially something that requires physical effort
Hands down
- Obviously, unquestionably, without a doubt
Wash your hands of
- To stop being responsible for or involved in something
Know like the back of your hand
- To know a place very well
Hands are tied
- Not have the ability to help or take action
By hand
- By a person, not a machine
Upper hand
- To have control of a situation
In safe hands
- To be looked after by a reliable person
Show of hands
- To vote by raising a hand
Heavy hand
- To act with discipline and severity
Hands tied
- To be prevented from taking action
Common Expressions with “Hand”
Hand in Hand Infographic
Last Updated on November 21, 2020
