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What does 'What is good for the goose is good for the gander' mean?
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A goose is a female while a gander is a male. But this expression doesn't usually refer to gender (although it certainly could). Rather, it refers to being a hypocrite-- some people want to do a certain thing, yet they criticize other people who do the exact same thing. So, what's good for the goose is good for the gander means if it's okay for one person to do something, then it's okay for someone else to do it too.
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What is the synonym for gander?
The male form of geese. Male: Gander Female: Goose or like you took a gander at something or you took a quick look.
What is the antonym of gander?
'Goose', or if your really pressed for a distinction 'hen' but this is almost never used.
Is gander feminine or masculine?
In English there are no masculine or feminine forms. English uses gender specific nouns for male or female.The noun gander is a word for a male. The noun for a female is goose.The word goose is also the form used to refer to animal.
What does it mean by the saying you are a goose?
It depends on who says it. Like " Don't be a silly goose." from a friend means they were teasing. From an unfriendly quarter it could mean " Don't be {as dumb as ] a goose.
What is the feminine of a cock a gander a lion a drake a tomcat a ram a billygoat a boar and a stag?
In order: hen, goose, lioness, duck, molly, sheep, nanny goat, sow, and a doe.
What is the female of gander?
A gander is a male goose.It's an adult male goose (as in what's good for the goose is good for the gander).
What is the male term for goose?
Gander
What is the name of a ganders child?
The Gander is a male goose, ergo, the child of one would be a Gosling (young, or baby goose). The mama goose is called a hen or just a goose. Remember "what is good for the goose is good for the gander!"
What do call a female seagull?
well a gander is a male goose, and the female goose is just a goose.
What is the meaning of whats good for the goose isn't always good for the gander?
A female goose is called a goose. A male goose is called a gander. This statement is simply saying that different sexes prefer different things. Just because someone likes something doesn't mean other people will.
What is Opposite word of gander?
A male goose is a gander. A female goose is a goose.
What is the opposite word of gander?
"Gander" is the term for the male goose. The female goose is called a goose, or a hen.
What do you call a female goose?
A female is a "goose" or "hen". A male is a "gander". And a baby/young goose, whether male of female, is a "gosling".
What male animal is a gander?
Gander is a male goose. The female is just 'goose'
What is the female word for gander?
goose is the masculine gender of gander =))) ... -Hannah G. from the Philippines!
What is the male name of a goose?
A male goose is called a "gander"
What is good for the goose is good for the gander?
If its good for you, its good for me. What is good for one is good for another
