Hand in hand

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Closely Associated

Use 'hand in hand' to emphasize strong connections between two things, often things that influence each other.

Economic growth goes hand in hand with technological innovation.

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Common Pairings

Some words are commonly paired with 'hand in hand' to form collocations; identify these to enrich vocabulary.

Peace and justice often go hand in hand.

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Avoid Literal Use

'Hand in hand' is metaphorical when used to mean 'together'; don't confuse it with its literal holding hands meaning.

Community support and social events go hand in hand to foster strong neighborhood ties.