gander

Related to gander: take a gander

have a gander

To look at or review something. Here, have a gander at this report and tell me what you think.

have a gander (at someone or something)

To glance or look at someone or something, especially in a quick, informal, or nonchalant manner. Hey, Barry, come have a gander at this engine and see if you can tell what's wrong with it. I had a gander, but nothing in the shop interested me. Wow, have a gander at that gorgeous guy at the bar!

take a gander

To look at or review something. Here, take a gander at this report and tell me what you think.

See also: gander, take

take a gander (at someone or something)

To glance or look at someone or something, especially in a quick, informal, or nonchalant manner. Hey, Barry, come take a gander at this engine and see if you can tell what's wrong with it. I took a gander, but nothing in the shop interested me. Wow, take a gander at that gorgeous guy at the bar!

what's good for the goose is good for the gander

If something is good, acceptable, or beneficial for one person, it is or should be equally so for another person or persons as well. Well I guess if you are entitled to stay out until all hours, then I'll do the same. After all, what's good for the goose is good for the gander, right?

what's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander

If something is good, acceptable, or beneficial for one person, it is or should be equally so for another person or persons as well. Well I guess if you are entitled to stay out until all hours, then I'll do the same. What's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander, right?

See also: gander, goose, sauce

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

take a gander (at someone or something)

to look at someone or something. Wow, take a gander at that new car! I wanted to take a gander at the new computer before they started using it.

See also: gander, take

What's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.

Prov. What is good for one person is good for another.; What is good for the man in a couple is good for the woman. Jane: You're overweight; you should get more exercise. Alan: But I don't really have time to exercise. Jane: When I was overweight, you told me to exercise; what's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.

See also: gander, goose, sauce

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander, what's

What applies to one applies to both, especially to both male and female. For example, After her husband went off with his fishing buddies for a week, she decided to take a vacation without him-what's sauce for the goose, you know . This proverbial expression, often shortened as in the example, was cited and described as "a woman's proverb" in John Ray's English Proverbs (1678).

take a gander at

Look at, glance at, as in Will you take a gander at that woman's red hair! This slangy idiom, dating from the early 1900s, presumably came from the verb gander, meaning "stretch one's neck to see," possibly alluding to the long neck of the male goose. For a synonym, see take a look at.

See also: gander, take

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

what's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander

OLD-FASHIONED

People say what's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander when they are arguing that a rule that applies to one person should apply to others, because people should be treated equally. If a man can marry someone twenty years younger than him, why can't a woman? What's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.

See also: gander, goose, sauce

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

what's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander

what is appropriate in one case is also appropriate in the other case in question. proverb

This expression is often used as a statement that what is right or wrong for one sex is right or wrong for the other as well. John Ray , who was the first to record this saying (in his English Proverbs of 1670 ), remarked ‘This is a woman's Proverb’.

1998 New Scientist What is sauce for the US goose is sauce for the Iraqi gander!

See also: gander, goose, sauce

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

have/take a ˈgander (at something)

(informal) look at something: Come over here and have a gander at what I’ve got! This came from a comparison between the way a person walks when they want to look at something, often stretching their neck to get a better view, and a gander (= a male goose), which wanders about, stretching its neck to see things.

what’s ˌsauce for the ˌgoose is ˌsauce for the ˈgander

(old-fashioned, saying) if one partner in a marriage or relationship can behave in a particular way, then the other partner should also be allowed to behave in this way: If she can go out with her friends, why can’t I? What’s sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.

A gander is a male goose.

See also: gander, goose, sauce

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

gander

n. a look. (see also rubberneck.) Let me take a gander at it and see if it’s done right.

take a gander (at someone/something)

tv. to look at someone or something. (see also gander.) Wow, take a gander at this chick!

See also: gander, someone, something, take

take a gander

verb

See take a gander at someone/something

See also: gander, take

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander, what's

What’s good for one is good for the other; it applies to both (especially, male and female, or husband and wife). John Ray included this expression in his 1678 proverb collection and termed it “a woman’s Proverb.” An early assertion of sexual equity, it has since been applied both in instances of male and female and in more general terms. The former is meant in Lawrence Block’s novel A Stab in the Dark (1981): “I knew she had accused her husband of infidelity, so I thought she might be getting a bit of sauce for the goose.”

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释义	gander Related to gander: take a gander have a gander To look at or review something. Here, have a gander at this report and tell me what you think. See also: gander, have have a gander (at someone or something) To glance or look at someone or something, especially in a quick, informal, or nonchalant manner. Hey, Barry, come have a gander at this engine and see if you can tell what's wrong with it. I had a gander, but nothing in the shop interested me. Wow, have a gander at that gorgeous guy at the bar! See also: gander, have, someone take a gander To look at or review something. Here, take a gander at this report and tell me what you think. See also: gander, take take a gander (at someone or something) To glance or look at someone or something, especially in a quick, informal, or nonchalant manner. Hey, Barry, come take a gander at this engine and see if you can tell what's wrong with it. I took a gander, but nothing in the shop interested me. Wow, take a gander at that gorgeous guy at the bar! See also: gander, someone, take what's good for the goose is good for the gander If something is good, acceptable, or beneficial for one person, it is or should be equally so for another person or persons as well. Well I guess if you are entitled to stay out until all hours, then I'll do the same. After all, what's good for the goose is good for the gander, right? See also: gander, good, goose what's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander If something is good, acceptable, or beneficial for one person, it is or should be equally so for another person or persons as well. Well I guess if you are entitled to stay out until all hours, then I'll do the same. What's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander, right? See also: gander, goose, sauce Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. take a gander (at someone or something) to look at someone or something. Wow, take a gander at that new car! I wanted to take a gander at the new computer before they started using it. See also: gander, take What's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander. Prov. What is good for one person is good for another.; What is good for the man in a couple is good for the woman. Jane: You're overweight; you should get more exercise. Alan: But I don't really have time to exercise. Jane: When I was overweight, you told me to exercise; what's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander. See also: gander, goose, sauce McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander, what's What applies to one applies to both, especially to both male and female. For example, After her husband went off with his fishing buddies for a week, she decided to take a vacation without him-what's sauce for the goose, you know . This proverbial expression, often shortened as in the example, was cited and described as "a woman's proverb" in John Ray's English Proverbs (1678). See also: goose, sauce take a gander at Look at, glance at, as in Will you take a gander at that woman's red hair! This slangy idiom, dating from the early 1900s, presumably came from the verb gander, meaning "stretch one's neck to see," possibly alluding to the long neck of the male goose. For a synonym, see take a look at. See also: gander, take The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. what's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander OLD-FASHIONED People say what's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander when they are arguing that a rule that applies to one person should apply to others, because people should be treated equally. If a man can marry someone twenty years younger than him, why can't a woman? What's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander. See also: gander, goose, sauce Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. what's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander what is appropriate in one case is also appropriate in the other case in question. proverb This expression is often used as a statement that what is right or wrong for one sex is right or wrong for the other as well. John Ray , who was the first to record this saying (in his English Proverbs of 1670 ), remarked ‘This is a woman's Proverb’. 1998 New Scientist What is sauce for the US goose is sauce for the Iraqi gander! See also: gander, goose, sauce Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary have/take a ˈgander (at something) (informal) look at something: Come over here and have a gander at what I’ve got! This came from a comparison between the way a person walks when they want to look at something, often stretching their neck to get a better view, and a gander (= a male goose), which wanders about, stretching its neck to see things. See also: gander, have, take what’s ˌsauce for the ˌgoose is ˌsauce for the ˈgander (old-fashioned, saying) if one partner in a marriage or relationship can behave in a particular way, then the other partner should also be allowed to behave in this way: If she can go out with her friends, why can’t I? What’s sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander. A gander is a male goose. See also: gander, goose, sauce Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary gander n. a look. (see also rubberneck.) Let me take a gander at it and see if it’s done right. take a gander (at someone/something) tv. to look at someone or something. (see also gander.) Wow, take a gander at this chick! See also: gander, someone, something, take take a gander verb See take a gander at someone/something See also: gander, take McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander, what's What’s good for one is good for the other; it applies to both (especially, male and female, or husband and wife). John Ray included this expression in his 1678 proverb collection and termed it “a woman’s Proverb.” An early assertion of sexual equity, it has since been applied both in instances of male and female and in more general terms. The former is meant in Lawrence Block’s novel A Stab in the Dark (1981): “I knew she had accused her husband of infidelity, so I thought she might be getting a bit of sauce for the goose.” See also: goose, sauce The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: have a gander have a gander (at someone or something) take a gander take a gander (at someone or something) have/take a gander have a look (at someone or something) look on with look on with (someone) take a gander at take a gander at someone/something References in periodicals archive "I know Gander is in discussions with many others to do this and I know many are watching to see how this goes. App sends out price cut alerts to cut waste Businessman and CNBC television star Marcus Lemonis bought the business assets of the former Gander Mountain in bankruptcy court in May 2017 and made them part of his Lincolnshire, Illinois-based Camping World Holdings. Just Sold: Transit Team's rapid growth spurs expansion A recording of Gander's voice, broadcast from speakers, filled this sparse, darkened, contemplative room, as he candidly recounted personal anecdotes and offered broader reflections around themes of time and deterioration, whether of bodies or of artworks. Ryan Gander: LISSON GALLERY Good for the Gander is a film about a man tortured relentlessly by geese to the point of madness. Shooting Underway on Equinox By Fireside Studios' Latest Comedy Thriller Starring D. S. Bradford The Dragons fans' frustrations were evident at the final whistle, but Keates' men have a chance to put that behind them and pick up another vital three points today at Gander Green Lane. GANDER GREEN [...] Then we were told we were diverting to Gander Airport in Newfoundland to offload him." Flight Diverted After 'Disruptive Passenger' Tries To 'Aggravate Passengers' Uncle Dan's Outfitters will also serve as the official supplier of outdoor gear, apparel and camping supplies to the company's rebranded Gander Outdoors retail stores across the country. Camping World to Acquire Outdoor Retailer Dan's Outfitters Marc Gander, of the Consumer Action Group, said: "They are on a nice little earner. PS1BN 'FUEL BILL SCAM' EXCLUSIVE Martin's Cathedral in Gander, told the Anglican Journal. Watton elected bishop of Central Newfoundland Walker will be working on the project with lead researcher, Philippa Gander, founder of Massey's Sleep/Wake Research Centre and world expert in shift work. NZNO part of major nurse fatigue study Because these days it would appear that what is good for the goose is not good for the gander. Is it OK for women to perv over Poldark? And if so, why aren't men allowed to do the same? Synopsis: "The Trace" by Forrest Gander is a masterful, poetic novel about a journey through Mexico taken by a couple recovering from a world shattered. The Trace On your Turkey Day, take a gander at Texas' biggest game bird - from population trends to record-setting hunts. In Texas, Turkey Hunting is On the Decline The copper wires belonged to two small speakers owned by Susan Gander of Eugene, who was with her mother, Doris Blakely, to take in the fair's Senior Social. Volunteers doing a few little repairs at the fair
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