English Idioms About “Music”
Idiom: It takes two to tango
Meaning: the expression it takes two to tango means that for something to work properly the cooperation of both parties is needed. Tango is a dance originating in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The phrase originated in a song, Takes Two to Tango, which was written and composed in 1952 by Al Hoffman and Dick Manning.
Example: For the success of the negotiations, both companies should make some concessions; it takes two to tango, you know.