one-size-fits-all

American  

[wuhn-sahyz-fits-awl] / ˈwʌnˈsaɪzˌfɪtsˈɔl /

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.

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one-size-fits-all British  

adjective

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

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Etymology

Origin of one-size-fits-all

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

“Public health is not one-size-fits-all.”

From Salon

Instead of direct control, it may increasingly mean shared ownership, localized governance and a willingness to let go of one-size-fits-all strategies.

From MarketWatch

That’s not to say that beneficiary designations are the wrong choice, but they’re certainly not a one-size-fits-all option.

From Los Angeles Times

More often than not, punishing people with addiction and applying a one-size-fits-all approach to care perpetuates a patient’s sense of isolation.

From Slate

For many years, the airline stuck with a one-size-fits-all approach that became out of sync with competitors, who went deeper into tiered fares and charging for different services as a way to drum up more profits.

From MarketWatch