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As we have to bear punishment all the same, let us take this risky step too. See Где наше не пропадало (Г)
Cf: As good be hanged for a sheep s a goat (Am.). As good (well) be hanged (hung) for a sheep as /for/ a lamb (Br.). As well for the cow calf as for the bull (Br.). Might as well be hanged for a sheep as a lamb (Am.). Over shoes, over boots (Br.)

Русско-английский словарь пословиц и поговорок. . 2013.