One size fits all


"One size fits all" is a description for a product that would fit in all instances. The term has been extended to mean one style or procedure would fit in all related applications. It is an alternative for "Not everyone fits the mold
".
It has been in use for over 5 decades. There are both positive and negative uses of the phrase.

History of the phrase

The term "one size fits all" has been used as a common, cliche phrase for over 5 decades. It was already a popular term, in 1975, when Frank Zappa recorded the album One Size Fits All.

Positive views of the phrase

There are several positive views of the phrase "one size fits all":

Negative views of the phrase

There are many negative views of the phrase "one size fits all" including:
Politically, the phrase has come to mean that methods of administration or political beliefs in one country should not necessarily be applied to another.