How to Pronounce "hand in glove"
expression
HAND-in-GLUHV
HAND-in-GLUV
Definition
To work very closely together, often so closely that it seems perfectly coordinated. Sometimes used to suggest secret or suspicious cooperation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhænd/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈɡɫəv
British English
hˈænd/ /ˈɪn/ /ɡlˈʌv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAND-in-GLUHV
UK
HAND-in-GLUV
Listen in Context
The two companies worked hand in glove to launch the new product.
The mayor seemed hand in glove with the developers.
They acted hand in glove to solve the problem quickly.
It's obvious that those two are hand in glove; they do everything together.