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join hands

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join hands
[for people] to hold hands so that each person is holding the hands of two other people; [for two people] to hold each other's hands. Let us join hands and pray together. The dancers joined hands and formed a circle that moved to the left.
See also: hand, join

join hands (with somebody)
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)
See also: hand, join


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In country where high roads intersect, join hands with your allies.
You who gave me your heart, Let us join hands and depart
I mean, sir, the same ancient Catholic Church to which you and I, and Captain Peleg there, and Queequeg here, and all of us, and every mother's son and soul of us belong; the great and everlasting First Congregation of this whole worshipping world; we all belong to that; only some of us cherish some queer crotchets noways touching the grand belief; in that we all join hands.
 
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