Choose the correct meaning of the idiom 'It takes two to tango'.
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Idioms and Phrases question asks: Choose the correct meaning of the idiom 'It takes two to tango'. The correct choice is D. Both people involved in a situation share responsibility for it. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. An ideal situation combining the advantages of two different things
Why not A: “An ideal situation combining the advantages of two different things” does not fit this question. The answer is Both people involved in a situation share responsibility for it.
- B. In very good health
Why not B: “In very good health” does not fit this question. The answer is Both people involved in a situation share responsibility for it.
- C. To agree completely with someone
Why not C: “To agree completely with someone” does not fit this question. The answer is Both people involved in a situation share responsibility for it.
- D. Both people involved in a situation share responsibility for it ✓
Correct answer
D. Both people involved in a situation share responsibility for it
Explanation
Both people involved in a situation share responsibility for it (option D) is the accepted answer to “Choose the correct meaning of the idiom 'It takes two to tango'.”. Option A (An ideal situation combining the advantages of two different things) does not fit this question. Option B (In very good health) does not fit this question. Option C (To agree completely with someone) does not fit this question. For this Idioms and Phrases question, the accepted answer is Both people involved in a situation share responsibility for it.
Source: Idioms and Phrases Official FPSC/NTS/PPSC-Style Reference Guide
Tags: English, Idioms, FPSC, PPSC, phrases, NTS
Relevant exams: FPSC CSS
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