all things to all people/men
noun phrase
: a person or thing that makes all people happy by giving them what they want or need
It was clear that the senator was trying to be all things to all people in her campaign.
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At a time when high street chains strive to be all things to all people—offering everything from coffee to tote bags alongside their core products—Buns From Home has taken a refreshingly singular approach.
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Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
As member states continually demand that the institution take on new roles, the Secretariat aspires to be all things to all people, rather than to set priorities or specialize.
—Stewart Patrick, Foreign Affairs, 20 Oct. 2015
Because your organization can’t be all things to all people, staying mission-focused requires prioritization.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
These companies didn't try to be all things to all people.
—James Winebrenner, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
As member states continually demand that the institution take on new roles, the Secretariat aspires to be all things to all people, rather than to set priorities or specialize.
—Stewart Patrick, Foreign Affairs, 20 Oct. 2015
Because your organization can’t be all things to all people, staying mission-focused requires prioritization.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
These companies didn't try to be all things to all people.
—James Winebrenner, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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“All things to all people/men.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all%20things%20to%20all%20people%2Fmen. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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