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That makes two of us vs Two can play at that game

that makes two of us

1. is used to say that one is in the same position:

  • She wanted reassurance. That makes two of us, he thought.

2. is used to indicate agreement with what another speaker just said:

  • “I find the Church’s stance in this case absolutely revolting.” “That makes two of us, Chris.”

Cf.: that makes one of us—my opinion is different from yours here (used as a pun on the former):

  • “Liz, I’m really glad you decided to come here,” I said. She gave a short laugh. “So far that makes one of us.”

two can play at that gameis used to say that one can act in a similar objectionable way (as retaliation for smb.’s unfair practices):

  • Sulking until you get your own way is a game that two can play, you know.

Note: The expression does not correlate in meaning with the phrase it is a game of two halves—used to say that smb.’s fortunes or luck in sports, etc. may change:

  • The history of British Liberals is a game of two halves. Up to 1914, they enjoyed the moral ascendancy in politics.

See also: it takes two to make a bargain / it takes two to tango.