Explore Arabic traditional proverbsReviewed 2026-10-24
Meaning: Verified- English translation
Hands joined together can carry a scheme far.
- Literal wording
A hand upon a hand throws far.
- Meaning and lesson
The proverb describes people joining forces to devise or advance a scheme. It stresses coordinated contrivance.
It suggests that a plan may gain greater reach when several people act together. The image of hands joined evokes calculated action undertaken jointly to further that scheme.
- When it is used
Use it of people acting together to devise or push forward a scheme, especially where their cooperation is calculating or potentially harmful.
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