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This idiom is used to indicate a plan to retaliate against someone by using the same harmful tactics or actions they have used against you.

• If you've decided not to share your resources with me, don't be surprised if I decide that 'two can play at that game.'

Used to express that you are in the same unpleasant situation or share the same negative feelings as someone else.

• "I'm so confused by this new system." "That makes two of us."

This idiom is used to emphasize that both parties involved in a problematic situation share the responsibility or blame, or that a successful activity requires the cooperation of two willing participants.

• The marriage counselor said that the problems in the relationship were not one-sided; it takes two to tango.

This idiom suggests that a pair of people are enjoying each other's company, and the addition of a third person would disrupt their comfortable dynamic.

• They were having a romantic time in the park, but the atmosphere changed when their friend joined, truly 'two's company, three's a crowd'.

To be clumsy or awkward when dancing; to lack coordination.

• He really wants to learn to dance, but he always seems to have two left feet.

To infer or deduce the truth or conclusion about a situation based on the available information or evidence.

• She noticed he was coming home late more often and his text messages became secretive, so she put two and two together and guessed he might be having an affair.

To incorrectly interpret a situation, often arriving at a conclusion that is more sensational or dramatic than the reality.

• He saw them walk into a restaurant together and put two and two together and made five, assuming they were on a date.

to be unable to decide or make a choice between two options or possibilities.

• She was in two minds about whether to accept the new job offer.

This idiom describes two people who are very similar to each other, sharing common traits or interests.

• They both love outdoor activities; they are truly two of a kind.

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.

Used to emphasize that something is undeniably true or a definite fact.

• The food at this restaurant is absolutely top-notch; there's no two ways about it.

Used to express that you are in the same unpleasant situation or have the same negative feelings as another person.

• "I can't make heads or tails of this new system." "That makes two of us!"

This idiom is used to express that one will retaliate in kind when someone else has done something harmful or unpleasant.

• If they decide not to invite us to their wedding, fine, two can play at that game.

An informal way to describe one's opinion or viewpoint on a particular subject.

• Since everyone is sharing their thoughts, I might as well throw in my two cents' worth.

This idiom is used to express that two people are enjoying each other's company and are comfortable together, but the presence of a third person would disrupt this comfortable dynamic.

• They were enjoying a quiet time in the park, but when their friend joined them, the atmosphere became a bit awkward, it was like 'two's company, three's a crowd'.