It takes two to tango

Nationality: American
Age: 50
Occupation: Home Renovator
Residence: Los Angeles
Language: English

Text:

It takes two to tango

Context:

The informant believes he heard this phrase on American television several decades ago. He uses this to comment on situations in which both parties seem to be at blame. He uses this proverb often as a teaching moment for being vigilant when driving in order to avoid a car wreck.

Analysis:

This phrase is a common idiom that is often used when discussing how two parties are equally responsible for the outcome of a certain situation. It is likely a know phrase in cultures with adequate knowledge of tango and the fact that it is a style of dance that requires two people to participate. An individual can apply this saying to anything they deem fit, although it is usually used in the context of something bad that happened. It also can be used when something requires more than one person to complete.