Re: do not tango with me

Posted by glotynn on 2007/12/3 16:19:09

Do not tango with me. (x)
Do not tangle with me. (o)

Both tango and tangle are pronounced alike. 'Tangle' is correct in its expression; however, 'tango' can be colloquially right in a quirkish manner.

The script of Movie "Parent Trap" shows the correct sentence "Do not tangle with me". Please read an excerpt below:


ANNIE
You're young and beautiful and sexy and hey, the guy's only human. But if you ask me, marriage is supposed to be based on something more than just sex, right?

MEREDITH
Boy, your father underestimates you.

ANNIE
But you won't, will you, Meredith? They study each other carefully.

MEREDITH
So what if I'm young and beautiful? That's not a crime, you know. And for your information, I adore your father. He's exactly-the kind of man I always planned on marrying. This is the real deal, honey and nothing you do is going to come between as. The reality is, angel, you are no longer the only girl in Nick Parker's life. Get over it.

ANNIE
.If this is the real deal, then my Dad's money has nothing do with you wanting to marry him, right?

MEREDITH
I hope you're not suggesting I'm marrying your father for his money.

ANNIE
All I know is, I've seen Cinderella a few zillion times and I'd rather not end up scrubbing the floors and befriending all the birds in the neighborhood while you're having breakfast in bed... if you get my drift?

MEREDITH
You are unbelievably out of line, young lady.
(rising)
Now you listen and listen good. I'm marrying your father in two weeks whether you like it or not. So I suggest you do not tangle with me anymore. You're in way over your head. is that clear?

ANNIE
Crystal.

http://www.angelfire.com/movies/disneybroadway/parenttrappart2.html