This is where we use a bunch of words that contain some rather large universal
generalizations and lack a referential index.
A universal generalization tends to incorporate words such as, “all”, “whole” and
“every” that refer to anything and everything. Universal Generalizations can also be negative, using words such as “nothing”, “never”, “no-one” etc. The key is that the word has to refer to everything.
When a phrase lacks referential index, it’s usually not referring to anything in
particular, so you’ll notice words such as, “things”, “it”, “stuff”, “that” being used.
A universal quantifier must contain a universal generalization and lack a
referential index, which can appear in a statement like this…
“No-one ever does that.”
“She is always…”
“All of them are in on it.”
“They take everything.”
For example, you’re at a gym and your friend leans over to you and without any
reference says, “They think everyone should be here.” The statement is so vague
that you may just find yourself quickly agreeing to it.