Appendix:Snowclones/if you've seen one X, you've seen them all

English

Phrase

if you've seen one X, you've seen them all

1. (snowclone) Used to describe the pointlessness of continuing an activity.
   • 1988 June 22, Bill Watterson, Calvin & Hobbes:

     Of course, if you've seen one star, you've seen them all.