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Hello and welcome to the English We Speak.
I'm Neil, and joining me is Fei Fei.
Hi there.
In this program, we've got an expression that means two people are involved in a tricky situation and both must accept blame and responsibility.
Neil, what on earth are you doing?
Dancing.
Yes, I can see that.
But on your own, you look pretty ridiculous, if you don't mind my saying.
Well, Fei Fei, that's because it takes two to tango.
Yes, it does take two to tango.
And that is our expression for this program.
But the meaning's not as simple as you might think.
Let's listen to some examples and then explain a little more.
The ref should have sent both players off.
I know Smith kicked Cooper, but it takes two to tango.
Everyone blames Charlie for their break up, but Lizzie was just as bad.
It takes two to tango.