English / proverb
Dance with the One Who Brung Ya
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Do not abandon the loyal colleagues or practical methods that proved reliable throughout your career climb
In context
01
Despite lucrative offers from rival syndicates, the project lead decided to dance with the one who brung ya and complete the contract with his original team.
02
Corporate consultants often tell ambitious executives: when navigating internal restructuring, always dance with the one who brung ya.
Synonyms
stay faithful to sponsors,uphold original commitments,remain true to roots
Antonyms
discard old allies,burn bridges with supporters
Collocations
folk wisdom to dance with the one who brung ya,best to dance with the one who brung ya,decision to dance with the one who brung ya