hand in hand
adverb
1
: with hands clasped (as in intimacy or affection)
walking hand in hand
2
: in close association : together
The chef works hand in hand with a nutritionist.
illness and bad housing go hand in hand—
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Self-care and skin care go hand in hand, something Vanessa Hudgens knows well.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 17 Mar. 2023
The two often go hand in hand, with most people seeking both results.
—Tori Crowther, Allure, 15 Mar. 2023
Cornrows and a Cateye Cornrows and a cateye go hand in hand for an elegant appeal.
—ELLE, 12 Mar. 2023
While Hollywood and cosmetic upkeep go hand in hand, more and more stars (including Jennifer Lopez, Cameron Diaz and Paulina Porizkova) are speaking out against chasing youth through Botox and fillers.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2023
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Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 17 Mar. 2023
The two often go hand in hand, with most people seeking both results.
—Tori Crowther, Allure, 15 Mar. 2023
Cornrows and a Cateye Cornrows and a cateye go hand in hand for an elegant appeal.
—ELLE, 12 Mar. 2023
While Hollywood and cosmetic upkeep go hand in hand, more and more stars (including Jennifer Lopez, Cameron Diaz and Paulina Porizkova) are speaking out against chasing youth through Botox and fillers.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2023
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“Hand in hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hand%20in%20hand. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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