it takes two to tango

Related to word: two

Idiom

Definition

  1. This idiom is used to emphasize that both parties involved in a challenging situation share the responsibility for it, or that an activity requires the willing participation of two people.

    • The breakdown of the marriage wasn't one-sided; it takes two to tango.

    • I know he made a mistake, but it takes two to tango, and you shouldn't have continued to fuel the argument at the time.

    • Their conflict wasn't a one-sided issue; it takes two to tango.