join hands with someone

join hands with someone
join hands (with (someone)) to unite with other people or groups.

Many people are ready to join hands to improve health care around the world.

Etymology: based on the literal meaning of join hands (= to hold the hand of the person next to you, connecting all of the people in a group)

New idioms dictionary. 2014.

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