Phrase guide

hand in glove

adv · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adv

Meaning 1

In very close cooperation.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • The vendors were working hand in glove with our people.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adverb

Meaning 2

in close cooperation

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • they work hand in glove

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: hand and glove, cooperatively

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Polish: ręka w rękę — in close cooperation