goes hand in hand

Accompanies each other

Goes hand in hand describes things so closely connected that one naturally accompanies the other.

The image is of two people walking together, hands clasped.

Power and responsibility go hand in hand.

For him, anxiety and creativity have always gone hand in hand.

The phrase implies mutual dependence or inevitable pairing rather than mere coincidence.

Related

join · concomitant · complementary · perfect match · interdependent · concurrent · inseparable · intertwined · interconnected · favor · synergy · hold · side by side · analogy · mutualism · integral · reciprocity · trust

Opposites
causal/correlational relationship

goes hand in handcontradicts

Denies or opposes directly

precludes · negates · undermines · cancels out

Family

goes, going, hand, hands, handed, handing, handy, handily, handle

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G