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21st July 2024

It takes all sorts

We use this expression to show that you accept that other people are different to you and to say that you are not annoyed or angry about another person’s differences. You often use it as an answer to another person who is complaining about a third person for being different.
IH Bristol Phrase of the Day: It takes all sorts
Usage
Written: 
Yes
Spoken: 
Yes
Formal: 
No
Informal: 
Yes
Example 1
I really don’t like blue cheese.
Really? I absolutely love it!
It takes all sorts!
Example 2
Have you heard where Jim and Jenny are getting married? On a pig farm. Can you believe it? It's crazy.
I guess they really love pigs. Still, it takes all sorts!

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