put the same shoe on every foot: meaning & examples

Meanings:

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  generalidiomaticproverbialMachine
  • To apply the same treatment, rule, or solution to every person or situation regardless of differing circumstances; to adopt a one-size-fits-all approach that may be inappropriate.

  Examples

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  • The teacher refused to put the same shoe on every foot and tailored assignments to each student’s level.

    La profesora se negó a aplicar la misma solución para todos y adaptó las tareas al nivel de cada estudiante.

  • In management, it’s a mistake to put the same shoe on every foot without considering individual circumstances.

    En la gestión, es un error aplicar un enfoque único sin considerar las circunstancias individuales.

  • If we put the same shoe on every foot, we risk ignoring the unique challenges each case presents.

    Si aplicamos la misma solución para todos, corremos el riesgo de ignorar los desafíos únicos de cada caso.

  • The new policy put the same shoe on every foot, which frustrated employees with different needs.

    La nueva política aplicó la misma solución para todos, lo que frustró a empleados con diferentes necesidades.