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one-size-fits-all
[ wuhn-sahyz-fits-awl ]
adjective
- (of clothing) designed to fit people of a wide range of sizes.
- Informal. acceptable or used for a wide variety of purposes or circumstances; appealing or suitable to a variety of tastes.
one-size-fits-all
adjective
- relating to policies or approaches that are standard and not tailored to individual needs
Word History and Origins
Origin of one-size-fits-all1
Example Sentences
Distributors counter that a one-size-fits-all window doesn’t work, especially for smaller and mid-budget movies, and that once a film taps out its earning potential at the theater, moving it to home viewing helps profitability.
John Dickie, chief executive at BusinessLDN, said there was no one-size-fits-all when it comes to flexible working, and decisions about work arrangements would be unique for every business because every business is unique.
There’s no one-size-fits-all answer, but here’s a simple way to think about it:
Demonizing ultra-processed foods without considering the broader context — including how and why these foods became ubiquitous in the first place — is a one-size-fits-all solution that misses the mark.
The reality is that there is no one-size-fits-all answer to these questions, even when it comes to civil suits: Each lawsuit might raise different questions, but the Constitution’s full faith and credit clause will play a significant role in the outcome.
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