Have you heard the following expression before?

Question

I must have been cavebound too long because I just heard, for the first time, the expression, "Ya dance with who brung ya."

I like that one! Have many of you heard this one before?

thanks

Answer 1

Hah that's an oldie. It's even in the lyrics to a song from the musical Guys and Dolls: "a lady always stays with the fella she came in with/luck be a lady tonight!"

Answer 2

Nope i haven't heard it

Answer 3

I have heard of other variations to that, but not that one.

It has to do with loyalty in a relationship.  There was a popular song once back in the 1960s similar to that, something like "remember who brought you to the dance" or something like that in the lyrics.  It was about a woman who really did not feel committed to the guy, and so he reminded her that she had to go home with him.  The song had sad words.

Answer 4

nope im 47 years old first time hearing that one

Answer 5

I believe it's an older phrase - but whether it's commonly used most likely varies depending on where you live.  I've always liked it as well!

Answer 6

It was a country song in the '90's I think it was recorded by Trishia Yearwood.

Answer 7

Cats apartment has it right