what's good for the goose is good for the gander
The phrase "what's good for the goose is good for the gander" means that what is beneficial or appropriate for one person should also be beneficial or appropriate for another person in a similar situation. It implies that the same standard or treatment should be applied to both genders equally.
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- in touch
- cook someone's goose
- picture paints a thousand words
- join the club
- cat nap
- what's good for the goose is good for the gander
- behind the times
- rub of the green
- take the cake
- shoot through
- foot in the door