English / proverb
It Takes Two to Tango
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Both individuals or parties involved in a situation or conflict share mutual responsibility for it.; Both people or factions involved in an enterprise, negotiation, or complicated dispute share accountability.
In context
01
You cannot blame the model alone for the runway slip; it takes two to tango between shoe designer and walker.
02
Building a respectful dress culture in the office requires cooperation from both management and staff because it takes two to tango.
Synonyms
mutual responsibility,shared accountability,takes both parties
Antonyms
one-sided blame,unilateral action,sole responsibility
Collocations
remember it takes two to tango,know that it takes two to tango,admit that it takes two to tango