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Definition

Some things need the active cooperation of two parties; blame is to be laid on both parties in a conflict.

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Origins

From the song Takes Two to Tango, written and composed in 1952 by Al Hoffman and Dick Manning.

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In Context

  • "I can't do it by myself, and neither can you – it takes two to tango."
  • "He started it! Well, it takes two to tango."
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See Also

  • tango