it takes two to tango
Upper Intermediate (B2) informal
Both people are to blame, not just one.
"Don't just blame her — it takes two to tango."
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What is Idiomatic Language? Should you use it?
Adam’s English Lessons · engVid · 3:24
It takes two to tango.
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CNN 10 · 9:10
We're heading to Buenos Aires, where it takes two to tango.
What is Idiomatic Language? Should you use it?
Adam’s English Lessons · engVid · 4:01
You do it." And I say, "Well, you know, it takes two to tango.