fit into a mould

Frequency: 6.05.1 per million words

Often used to describe conforming to a conventional or expected role or pattern.

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Examples (10)

  • She refused to fit into the traditional mould of a housewife.
  • Many artists struggle to fit into the commercial mould that galleries expect.
  • He doesn't fit into the typical mould of a corporate executive.
  • The new employee found it difficult to fit into the company's conservative mould.
  • Young people today often refuse to fit into the social mould their parents expect.
  • Her unconventional approach doesn't fit into the academic mould.
  • The startup's culture encouraged employees not to fit into any predetermined mould.
  • Breaking free from trying to fit into a perfect mould was liberating for her.
  • His teaching style doesn't fit into the standard educational mould.
  • The artist's work was too innovative to fit into any existing mould.