PROCRUSTEAN BED
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Procrustean Bed.
Procrustean Bed - as a noun
A standard that is enforced uniformly without regard to individuality
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
procrustean ruleprocrustean standardExample Sentences
"The company's strict policies and procedures are like a procrustean bed, forcing employees to conform to rigid standards."
"This educational system tends to put students in a procrustean bed, treating them as if they all learn at the same pace."
"The legal system should not be a procrustean bed that fails to consider individual circumstances."
"The government's attempt to implement a one-size-fits-all solution is a procrustean bed that overlooks regional differences."
"The procrustean bed of beauty standards often leads to body image issues and low self-esteem."
