You cannot be all things to all people.
all things to all people
idiomSomeone or something that entirely satisfies the expectations of everyone, no matter how diverse and conflicting those expectations may be.
Origin
disputed originFrom 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."
The politician tried to be all things to all people, but his vague promises eventually disappointed both sides.
A leader who attempts to be all things to all people often finds that by trying to please everyone, they ultimately satisfy no one at all.
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all things considered
Generally speaking; in terms of the big picture.
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beautiful people
Fashionable, privileged, glamorous people, especially those belonging to international high society; the beau monde.
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finer things
That which is considered of a high quality, expensive or tasteful.
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hear things
To imagine that one hears sounds that are not actually real; to have auditory hallucinations.
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leave things alone
Synonym of let it be.
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leave things be
Synonym of let it be.
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let things alone
Synonym of let it be.
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let things be
Synonym of let it be.