What’s sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander

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The same standards that apply to one person should also apply to others.

If you expect punctuality from others, you must also be punctual. After all, what's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.
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Often appears as...

  • apply to
  • expect from

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Idiomatic

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Metaphorical Use

Imagine equal flavorings for two birds - it means fairness between people.

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She argued for equal pay, saying what's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.
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Gender Neutrality

The phrase emphasizes equality across genders but can apply to any group.

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He gets a break every hour; what's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander, right?
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Cultural Context

Often used in arguments for consistency in rules or treatment among people.

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If kids have a curfew, what's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander; parents should too.
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