'Hand in hand' Meaning
What does the saying 'Hand in hand' mean?
Meaning: Hand in hand= work together closely
When people in a group, say in an office or in a project, work together with mutual understanding to achieve the target, we say they work hand in hand. There is no lack of co-operation and each synchoranises the activity with that of the other.
Contributor: B.goutaman
Country: International English | Subject Area: Body and bodily functions | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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