join forces
To combine labour, to come together, to unite.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Let us join forces to finish this project quickly.”
“The two small companies decided to join forces so they could compete with the larger businesses in the city.”
“In order to address the growing environmental crisis, the rival nations agreed to join forces and share their scientific research for the benefit of the planet.”
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force down someone's throat
To shove something down someone's throat.
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force of habit
An act that has been repeated to the point where the performance of the act becomes automatic.
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force someone's hand
Bring about a situation which necessitates an agent to act, often causing a plan to be executed prematurely.
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join hands
To work together to achieve a common goal.
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join issue
Of two people, to argue with one another.
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join the club
An expression of sympathy for a shared experience.
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joined at the hip
Closely connected, as in an intimate friendship.
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may the Force be with you
Used to wish someone luck with a difficult endeavor.
Last updated August 10, 2026