what's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander »
If something is acceptable for one person, it is acceptable for another.
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what's the good of »
What is the purpose or advantage of.
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whistle past the graveyard »
To attempt to stay cheerful in a dire situation; To proceed with a task, ignoring an upcoming hazard, hoping for a good outcome.
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white goods »
fridges, washing machines, etc
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wild-goose chase »
A futile search, a fruitless errand; a useless and often lengthy pursuit.
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wild-goose chase »
A task whose execution is inordinately complex relative to the value of the outcome.
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window dressing »
The goods and trimmings used in such display.
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winter rat »
An old, unattractive automobile, purchased for little money, to be driven during brutal Great Lakes winters while the owner's "good" car remains garaged and protected from corrosive road salt for the season.
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worth one's while »
Good and important enough for one to spend time, effort, or money on.
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wouldn't say boo to a goose »
Describing a quiet, exceptionally shy person.
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you can't say fairer than that »
That is good, reasonable, or fair; one cannot hope for a better decision or outcome.
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you get what you pay for »
In commercial transactions, the quality of goods and services increases as the prices increase, i.e., the more one pays, the better the merchandise.2003, Michael Blumenthal, "For Whom the School Bell Tolls," Time, 7 Dec.:Though it may sound unapologetically capitalistic to say so
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you never know what you've got till it's gone »
Good friends and acquaintances shouldn't be taken for granted.
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