Phrase of the Day

Ginger’s Phrase of the Day provides you with a daily dose of interesting facts and trivia on some of the more, and less, common phrases in the English language. Learn the real meaning behind these phrases, when and how to use them and other less-known info behind each phrase.

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It Takes Two to Tango

You use the expression 'It Takes Two to Tango' to indicate that two involved parties need to act cooperatively if an endeavor is to succeed. The term is also used to denote that both people involved in a negative situation are responsible. Example of use: “We really need to come to a compromise here; after all it takes two to tango.”