hand in hand /ˌhændɪnˈhænd/ adverb3 •Holding or clasping hands.The couple strolled down the sidewalk, hand in hand. •(figurative) Naturally, ordinarily or predictably together; commonly having a correlation or relationship.The tendency to follow trends and explore one's sense of self goes hand in hand with being a teenager. •(no longer used) Just; fair; equitable.As fair and as good, a kind of hand in hand comparison. — 1611