Hand in hand Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈhænd/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈhænd

HAND-in-HAND

UK

hˈænd/ /ˈɪn/ /hˈænd

HAND-in-HAND

Definition

Describes two people holding each other's hands. It also means two things happen together or are closely connected.

Usage & Nuances

Often used both literally (people physically holding hands) and figuratively (ideas, events, or things strongly linked). Common in expressions like 'go hand in hand'. Neutral formality, suitable for written and spoken English. Do not confuse with 'arm in arm' (linked by arms).

• Spanish: de la mano - juntos
• Portuguese (BR): de mãos dadas - juntos
• Portuguese (PT): de mãos dadas - juntos
• Chinese (Simplified): 手牵手 - 密不可分
• Chinese (Traditional): 手牽手 - 密不可分
• Hindi: हाथ में हाथ
• Arabic: يدا بيد
• Bengali: হাত ধরে - নিবিড়ভাবে জড়িত (আভিধানিক)
• Russian: рука об руку - за руки (буквальный)
• Japanese: 手をつないで - 密接に関連して（比喩的）
• Vietnamese: nắm tay - song hành (nghĩa bóng)
• Korean: 손을 맞잡고 - 밀접하게 연결되어 (비유적)
• Turkish: el ele - yakından bağlantılı (mecazi)
• Urdu: ہاتھ میں ہاتھ ڈالے - گہرا تعلق (مجازاً)
• Indonesian: nắm tay - song hành (nghĩa bóng)

Example Sentences

The two children walked hand in hand to school.

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Love and trust go hand in hand in a good relationship.

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They entered the park hand in hand.

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Progress and innovation often come hand in hand.

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Happiness and health go hand in hand—you really need both.

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The couple strolled hand in hand along the beach at sunset.

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