Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
different-strokes-for-different-folks
phrase
/ˈdɪf.ər.ənt stroʊks fɔːr ˈdɪf.ər.ənt foʊks/
Definition
The expression means that different people have different preferences and styles, and what works for one person may not work for another.
Examples
- Different strokes for different folks; some people love the beach while others prefer the mountains.
- In our team, we believe in different strokes for different folks, allowing each member to choose their own approach to projects.
Meaning
It’s an acknowledgment of diversity in people’s tastes and ways of doing things.
Synonyms
- variety is the spice of life
- to each his own
- different methods for different people
