I failed this on a test years and years ago. I think it originally meant that what's good for men is good for women and vice versa. Really about fair treatment for both sexes. Common usage has changed its meaning to what's good for you is good for me and vice versa I think.



>>Can you explain to me what is meant by "what's good for the goose is good for the gander"?
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>If something is good enough for one, it's good enough for all.
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>Traditionally, btw, it's not "what's good," but "what's sauce," I think.
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>Tamar