be joined at the hip

be joined at the hip

slang To spend a lot of time with someone else, often a close friend. Every time I see Jenna, Kelli is right there with her. Those two are really joined at the hip these days.
See also: hip, join
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • ahead of (someone's or something's) time
  • ahead of your/its time
  • an open invitation
  • any time
  • anytime
  • any time means no time
  • (it's) time to jet off (to some place)
  • be in time (with someone or something)
  • against time
  • against the clock
References in periodicals archive
"Otherwise we could be joined at the hip," he said.
"I must remember to have a wee word with John before the match and advise him to remove all metal objects from his pockets - or we could be joined at the hip.
SNOOKER: SMALL: I'LL KEEP HIGGINS ON HIS METAL
Less has been written about the special relationship that exists between the leader and his or her closest advisor--the "aide-de-camp" or the COO or CFO, who should be joined at the hip with the CEO.
THE BARD IN THE BOARDROOM