one-size-fits-all
adjective/ˌwʌn saɪz fɪts ˈɔːl/
/ˌwʌn saɪz fɪts ˈɔːl/
[only before noun]- designed to be suitable for a wide range of situations or needs
- a one-size-fits-all monetary policy
- There cannot be a one-size-fits-all answer, since different teaching methods work best in different countries.
Oxford Collocations DictionaryOne-size-fits-all is used with these nouns:- approach
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