come in all shapes and sizes — Used to say that people or things within a group vary widely in form, appearance, or size — there is no single standard type.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: Used to say that people or things within a group vary widely in form, appearance, or size — there is no single standard type.
Pronunciation (IPA): /kʌm ɪn ɔːl ʃeɪps ənd ˈsaɪzɪz/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother always says, 'Cookies come in all shapes and sizes, just like people — some are a little burnt, but still sweet.'
- Superheroes come in all shapes and sizes — you don't have to be a giant to save the day.
- At the dog park, I realized dogs really do come in all shapes and sizes, from a teacup poodle to a horse-sized Great Dane.
come in all shapes and sizes
NOUN[/kʌm ɪn ɔːl ʃeɪps ənd ˈsaɪzɪz/]
Used to say that people or things within a group vary widely in form, appearance, or size — there is no single standard type.
Dogs at the park come in all shapes and sizes, from tiny pugs to huge mastiffs.
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“My grandmother always says, 'Cookies come in all shapes and sizes, just like people — some are a little burnt, but still sweet.'”
“Superheroes come in all shapes and sizes — you don't have to be a giant to save the day.”
“At the dog park, I realized dogs really do come in all shapes and sizes, from a teacup poodle to a horse-sized Great Dane.”
“Success comes in all shapes and sizes — it doesn't always look like fame and money.”
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