hand and glove

US /hænd ənd ɡlʌv/
UK /hænd ənd ɡlʌv/
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working closely together, often in a way that is dishonest or secretive

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The two politicians were working hand and glove on the controversial bill.
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It was clear that the company and the regulator were hand and glove.
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glovean iron hand in a velvet gloveboxing gloveoven gloveglove compartmentthe gloves are offhand