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I’ll Take a Gander—And a Silly Goose

Where does the phrase “to take a gander” come from? As one of the many delightful goose-related idioms in the English language (see “goose egg” and “silly goose”), the history of “to take a gander” involves male waterfowl and nosy neighbors.

Posted byAspen MooreDecember 30, 2020December 30, 2020Posted inetymologyTags:animals, English, etymology, gooseLeave a comment on I’ll Take a Gander—And a Silly Goose
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