dance with the one that brought you

== English == === Etymology === Referring to the polite practice of someone dancing with the person who brought them to a dance, instead of ignoring them and dancing with other people. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈdɑːns wɪð ðə wʌn ðət ˈbɹɔːt juː/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈdæns wɪð ðə wʌn ðət ˈbɹɔt ju/, (cot–caught merger) /-ˈbɹɑt-/ === Proverb === dance with the one that brought you (chiefly Canada, US, informal) Be considerate and loyal to the person who has been attentive, helpful, or supportive to you. ==== Usage notes ==== Also infrequently found in the inflected form dancing with the one that brought you. ==== Alternative forms ==== ==== Synonyms ==== ==== Translations ====