“it takes two to tango”
Used to say that both people involved in a situation are equally responsible for it, especially a conflict or wrongdoing. It emphasizes that certain actions or problems cannot occur without the participation of more than one person. Listen to how native speakers pronounce "it takes two to tango" in the video clips below.
Hear how "it takes two to tango" sounds in real speech — 1,000 examples from 10 videos, movies, and TV shows. Sources: Young Sheldon, The Try Guys, Jordan B Peterson, A&E, BBC Learning English and 5 more.
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TV ShowYoung Sheldon
Young Sheldon — S05E19
“It takes two to tango.”
Hey, let's just keep in mind,
I didn't do this by myself. … Do you even know what a tango is?
Play at 12:49
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YouTubeThe Try Guys2.9M views · 2023-09-27
Keith Eats and Drinks Everything At Starbucks: The Summer Menu
“It takes two to tango.”
- It's tango tea. … Let's try it.
Play at 1:09:00
YouTubeJordan B Peterson476K views · 2025-07-21
The Meaning Of: Hansel & Gretel | EP 564
“it takes two to tango. And that doesn't”
tricky thing to manage, but … mean I'm blaming the child in situations
Play at 46:12
YouTubeA&E1.1M views · 2021-05-21
WWE's Most Wanted Treasures: Searching for Sgt. Slaughter's Iconic Swagger Stick | A&E
“It takes two to
tango, it really does.”
You know, it's always a dance. … I'll kill him, I'll kill you!
Play at 8:11
YouTubeBBC Learning English214K views · 2025-05-08
Should animals be kept in zoos? ⏲️ 6 Minute English
“and it takes two to tango
when it comes to reproduction.”
they're solitary creatures … But a lot of money
in zoos – it goes to, sort of,
Play at 2:25
YouTubeRussell Brand178K views · 2025-03-05
This changes everything...
“think it takes two to tango and you're”
their Vision well I tell you what I … going to have to make a deal with Russia
Play at 11:18
YouTubeClimate Town504K views · 2025-06-30
This Weird Fruit Is In Absolutely Everything | Climate Town
“takes two to tango and it takes an”
did it. And here's what they did. It … official government ban on clearing
Play at 21:46
YouTubeChris Williamson137K views · 2025-01-23
9 Ways People Destroy Their Own Relationships - Jillian Turecki
“it's not it takes two to tango and so”
fault and you're doing everything and … I'm sharing this story just because you
Play at 12:06
YouTubeVICE5.1M views · 2023-10-28
The Toad Venom That's Stronger Than DMT: Bufo | High Society
“He literally said it takes two to
tango, it takes two to tango,”
but integration therapy has
left me feeling weird. … but it takes one person to
commit sexual assault.
Play at 33:26
YouTubeThe Diary Of A CEO6.9M views · 2023-03-13
Cole Sprouse: My Narcissistic Mum Sacrificed My Childhood For Fame! | E229
“every relationship it takes two to tango”
until I realized that yeah in almost … friendships romance blood some the other
Play at 53:25