any old
idiom
variants
or less commonly any ol'
or any ole
informal
—used to describe someone or something that is not special or specific
I don't care where I sleep. Any old couch will do.
She won't drink just any old tea; it has to be a certain kind.
Give me beer over champagne any old day (of the week).
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This wasn't just any old filter that removes imperfections or blurs the background.
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John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
However, designers don’t recommend choosing just any old pattern.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025
In the 1935 film, Frankenstein just wanted a bride — any old bride would do.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 2 Apr. 2025
Following the legal decision, Wynn-Williams was prohibited from promoting her book, distributing it and speaking about any old or new allegations against the company, according to the legal filing.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
However, designers don’t recommend choosing just any old pattern.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025
In the 1935 film, Frankenstein just wanted a bride — any old bride would do.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 2 Apr. 2025
Following the legal decision, Wynn-Williams was prohibited from promoting her book, distributing it and speaking about any old or new allegations against the company, according to the legal filing.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for any old
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“Any old.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/any%20old. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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