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hand in glove en · ADV

Pronunciation

Meanings

  1. (idiomatic) In very close cooperation.
    • Isn't it beautiful to see two people / So much in love? / Barenaked as two virgins hand in hand / And hand and hand in glove 1992, “Be My Yoko Ono”, in Gordon, performed by Barenaked Ladies:
    • The vendors were working hand in glove with our people.
    • Residential containerization is a mandatory citywide initiative, and our office will be working hand in glove with the administration and DSNY to make sure this rollout makes sense for Staten Island and goes as smoothly as possible for our communities. 2026 April 17, Kamillah Hanks, quotee, “Mayor Mamdani Takes Major Step Toward Citywide Trash Containerization, Announces Six New Districts”, in NYC.gov, archived from the original on 03 Jul 2026:

Forms

SpellingFeaturesLabelsSource
most hand in glove Degree=Sup lexicographic
more hand in glove Degree=Cmp lexicographic
hand and glove alternative lexicographic
hand-in-glove alternative lexicographic

Translations (1)

pl ręka w rękę (in close cooperation)