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arm in arm

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌɑrm ɪn ˈɑrm/ · UK /ˌɑːm ɪn ˈɑːm/

arm in arm means: With your arm linked to another person’s arm or held around their shoulders or waist.

adverb

ARMS LINKEDB1

With your arm linked to another person’s arm or held around their shoulders or waist.

  • They walked arm in arm.
  • The couple came down the steps arm in arm.
  • She strolled arm in arm with her grandmother.

How to use it: arm in arm with someone (He walked arm in arm with his sister.)

Similar words: with linked arms

Common phrases: walk arm in arm, stroll arm in arm

WORKING TOGETHERC2

Working closely together, sometimes to gain an unfair advantage.

  • The two parties campaigned arm in arm.
  • Officials worked arm in arm with the firms they were meant to inspect.
  • The charities acted arm in arm to protect the river.

How to use it: arm in arm with someone (The mayor worked arm in arm with local business leaders.)

Similar words: together, in concert, in collusion

Common phrases: work arm in arm, act arm in arm

Questions about arm in arm

What does arm in arm mean?

With your arm linked to another person’s arm or held around their shoulders or waist.

What is arm in arm in other languages?

Türkçe: kol kola · Español: del brazo · Français: bras dessus bras dessous · Deutsch: Arm in Arm · Italiano: a braccetto · 日本語: 腕を組んで

How do you pronounce arm in arm?

In American English /ˌɑrm ɪn ˈɑrm/; in British English /ˌɑːm ɪn ˈɑːm/.

How do you use arm in arm in a sentence?

They walked arm in arm. The couple came down the steps arm in arm.

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