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

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
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • a big fish in a small pond
  • a big frog in a small pond
  • big fish in a small pond
  • big frog in a small pond
  • frog in a small pond
  • pond
  • hanger-on
  • one man's loss is another man's gain
  • one person's loss is another person's gain
  • change off
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