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hand and glove

See: HAND IN GLOVE.

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hand in glove

[hand in glove] or [hand and glove] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} Very close or friendly; working together; in very close agreement or cooperation, especially for bad purposes. * /The Navy […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

glove

[glove] See: [FIT LIKE A GLOVE], [HAND IN GLOVE] or [HAND AND GLOVE], [HANDLE WITH GLOVES]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

fit like a glove

[fit like a glove] {v. phr.} To fit perfectly. * /Her new dress fits her like a glove./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

hand in hand

[hand in hand] {adv. phr.} 1. Holding hands. * /Bob and Mary walked along hand in hand in the park./ Compare: [ARM IN ARM]. 2. Accompanying each other; together; closely […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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