it takes two to tango
Both parties involved
A saying meaning that certain situations require participation from both parties—often invoked when assigning blame for conflicts, failed relationships, or negotiations gone wrong.
The phrase suggests shared responsibility: if things went badly, neither side is entirely innocent.
Sure, he started the argument, but it takes two to tango.
- disputeVerbal clash over differences
- partnershipShared business arrangement
- argumentReasoned case or dispute
- teamworkJoint effort toward shared aim
- joint effortCombined work toward goal
equal partners · working together · reciprocity · mutual support · mutuality · synergy · on the same page · collaboration · interdependence · accountability · harmony · relationship · negotiation · meeting of minds · common ground · blame · both sides · reconciliation
it takes two to tangothe buck stops here
Accepting final responsibility here
one-sided · unilateral · single-handedly · lone wolf · one bad apple
it takes two to tangosolo
Performance by one
going it alone · one-man show · go it alone · single-handed · flying solo
it takes two to tangoinnocence
Freedom from wrongdoing
blameless · not my fault · clean hands · guiltless · unprovoked
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