It takes two to tango is a common idiomatic expression which suggests something in which more than one person or other entity are paired in an inextricably-related and active manner, occasionally with negative connotations. The phrase recognizes that there are certain activities which cannot be achieved singly -- like arguing, fighting, making love, dancing the tango.The tango is a dance which requires two partners moving in relation to each other, sometimes in tandem, sometimes in opposition. The meaning of this expression has been extended to include any situation in which the two partners are by definition understood to be essential -- as in, a marriage with only one partner ceases to be a marriage.The above information is from WIKIPEDIA:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Takes_two_to_tango_(idiom)It originated in a song of Takes Two to Tango.Let's take a listen of this song below.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96uOpfGowNkExamples:1. Tom claimed that his classmates started the fight, but it takes two to tango.2. Jenny blamed Anne for stealing her boy friend but was quickly reminded that it takes two to tango.
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The saying "It takes two to tango," can also be used to shift blame to another person. This happens sometimes when a person instigates or provokes a response, so that they can remove some of the blame from themselves.
instigate: To goad or urge forward
provoke: arouse, call forth
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instigate: To goad or urge forward
provoke: arouse, call forth