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Region: UK | Usage example: The architects and engineers worked hand in glove on the plan.

Hand in glove

Meaning

Operating in tight coordination.

Usage

Describes collaborative, seamless partnerships.

Origin & History

Origin notes can vary by region and source; this page gives the commonly reported explanation and usage context.

Gloves that fit perfectly suggested close harmony.

Used in English literature for several centuries to describe fitting cooperation.