be all things to all people
US /bi ɔl θɪŋz tu ɔl ˈpiːpl/
UK /bi ɔl θɪŋz tu ɔl ˈpiːpl/
1.
to try to please everyone, often resulting in not pleasing anyone well
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A good leader cannot be all things to all people; they must make tough decisions.
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In trying to be all things to all people, the new policy ended up satisfying no one.