one-size-fits-all

[ wuhn-sahyz-fits-awl ]

adjective

1. (of clothing) designed to fit people of a wide range of sizes.
2. 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

1. relating to policies or approaches that are standard and not tailored to individual needs

Word History and Origins

Origin of one-size-fits-all¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

"I'm sure lots of families do it in different ways and I think there's no one right approach for anyone. There's no one-size-fits-all, but for us I think that was the best way to do it."

From BBC

“It isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution,” Kushner said.

From Salon

Trump’s one-size-fits-all all immigration policy ignores this economic reality.

From Salon

But the best way to do that is to... not have a one-size-fits-all approach that... actually makes it harder for people to make the right choices for their families.

From Los Angeles Times

Nor is the ACA a “one-size-fits-all” program — it offers a range of alternatives for families and individuals to choose from, at different prices and different coverage modes.

From Los Angeles Times