Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

joined-at-the-hip

idiom
/dʒɔɪnd æt ðə hɪp/
Definition
Extremely close or inseparable, as in a close friendship or partnership.
Examples
  • Ever since childhood, Jenna and Lisa have been joined-at-the-hip; they do everything together.
  • The two business partners are joined-at-the-hip, collaborating on every project they undertake.
Meaning
The term refers to two people who are very close to each other and spend a lot of time together, almost as if they are physically attached.
Synonyms
  • inseparable
  • close friends
  • attached