However, it has a deeper meaning in Filipino, similar to the English idiom "to stand together", "to unite", or "to work together". It conveys a sense of solidarity, cooperation, and unity in facing a challenge or achieving a common goal.
Here are some examples of how "magkakapit bisig" is used in context:
* "Magkakapit bisig tayo sa paglaban sa kahirapan." (We will join arms/stand together in fighting poverty.)
* "Magkakapit bisig ang mga mamamayan sa pagbangon mula sa kalamidad." (The people will unite/work together to recover from the disaster.)
So, while a literal translation is "join arms", the true meaning of "magkakapit bisig" is much richer and signifies a collective effort to overcome adversity or achieve a common goal.