English · Proverb Attested

dance with the one that brought you

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Be considerate and loyal to the person who has been attentive, helpful, or supportive to you.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tôn trọng và trung thành với người đã giúp đỡ hoặc ủng hộ bạn

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

There is an expression in sports about ‘dancing with the one that brought you’; it means sticking with players and strategies that have worked.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “dance with the one that brought you” mean?

Be considerate and loyal to the person who has been attentive, helpful, or supportive to you.

Is “dance with the one that brought you” formal or informal?

dance with the one that brought you is generally informal.