轡くつわを並ならべて

expression

together; abreast; side by side

Idiomatic phrase literally meaning 'lining up the bits (of horses)', used to describe people or things moving or acting together in parallel, often in competition or cooperation.

See also: 轡 (くつわ)

• 両りょう社しゃは轡くつわを並ならべて新しん市し場じょうに挑いどんだ。

  The two companies tackled the new market together, side by side.

• 彼かれらは轡くつわを並ならべて研けん究きゅうを進すすめている。

  They are advancing their research in parallel.