Arm in arm Meaning in English
expression
ˈɑɹm/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈɑɹm
ARM-in-ARM
ˈɑːm/ /ˈɪn/ /ˈɑːm
AAM-in-AAM
Definition
When two or more people walk with their arms linked together, usually to show affection, friendship, or support.
Usage & Nuances
Common in descriptions of couples, friends, or supportive gestures. Neutral and positive tone. Used literally (walking close together) or sometimes figuratively (very close cooperation). Not slang or formal.
Spanish: del brazoPortuguese (BR): de braço dadoPortuguese (PT): de braço dadoChinese (Simplified): 挽着胳膊Chinese (Traditional): 挽著手臂Hindi: बाँह में बाँह डालकरArabic: متشابكي الأذرعBengali: হাত মিলিয়ে - হাতে হাত রেখেRussian: под руку - рука об рукуJapanese: 腕を組んでVietnamese: khoác tayKorean: 팔짱을 끼고Turkish: kol kolaUrdu: بازو میں بازو ڈالےIndonesian: berpelukan tangan - berangkulan
Example Sentences
They walked arm in arm down the street.
basic
The old couple sat arm in arm on the bench.
basic
We arrived at the party arm in arm.
basic
They left the movie theater arm in arm, laughing loudly.
natural
The two best friends walked arm in arm after school, sharing secrets.
natural
Even in tough times, the sisters stayed arm in arm through everything.
natural