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hand in glove
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in very close cooperation, often with a suggestion of complicity
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IdiomWhat is the origin of the idiom "hand in glove" and when to use it?
The idiom "hand in glove" is believed to have originated in English in the 16th or 17th century. The expression refers to the idea of two things or people fitting together perfectly, like a hand in a glove. It is used to describe a situation where two things or people fit together perfectly, or work together seamlessly.
Examples
The two politicians worked hand in glove to push the bill through.
He was found to be acting hand in glove with the smugglers.
