How to Pronounce "all things to all people"
expression
AWL THINGZ too AWL PEE-puhl
AWL-thingz too AWL PEE-puhl
Definition
If someone is 'all things to all people,' they try to please everyone, often by changing their behavior or opinions to fit different groups, but may lack a true identity or consistent position.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɔɫ/ /ˈθɪŋz/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈɔɫ/ /ˈpipəɫ
British English
ˈɔːl/ /θˈɪŋz/ /tˈuː/ /ˈɔːl/ /pˈiːpəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AWL THINGZ too AWL PEE-puhl
UK
AWL-thingz too AWL PEE-puhl
Listen in Context
It's hard to be all things to all people at work.
She tries to be all things to all people and never says no.
If you are all things to all people, you might lose yourself.
Politicians often try to be all things to all people, but it rarely works.