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Idiom: All Things To All People

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From Holy Bible (King James Version), 1 Corinthians 9:22: "To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some."

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Someone or something that entirely satisfies the expectations of everyone, no matter how diverse and conflicting those expectations may be.

Example Sentences

1
As a manager, he tried to be all things to all people, but it only led to confusion.
2
The new politician promised to be all things to all people, appealing to both liberals and conservatives.
3
The company's marketing strategy aimed to be all things to all people, trying to attract customers from all demographics.
4
She always wanted to please everyone and be all things to all people, but it was an impossible task.
5
The teacher tried to be all things to all people, but ended up overwhelmed and exhausted.

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