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

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Imagine equal flavorings for two birds - it means fairness between people. SlideShe argued for equal pay, saying what's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.
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The phrase emphasizes equality across genders but can apply to any group. SlideHe gets a break every hour; what's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander, right?
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Often used in arguments for consistency in rules or treatment among people. SlideIf kids have a curfew, what's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander; parents should too.