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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The sport is not attracting just any old names, but some of the most luxurious brands in the world.
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Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
But this isn’t just any old triumph.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 6 Sep. 2025
But while the atmosphere may be like any old dinner — good food and lively conversation — this event is for a special cause.
—Reyna Huff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
Remember, nothing of true value should be stored in these spaces, so any old photographs, official documents like passports, sentimental artwork, newspaper clippings, or educational degrees should not end up in the attic, garage, or basement.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
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Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
But this isn’t just any old triumph.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 6 Sep. 2025
But while the atmosphere may be like any old dinner — good food and lively conversation — this event is for a special cause.
—Reyna Huff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
Remember, nothing of true value should be stored in these spaces, so any old photographs, official documents like passports, sentimental artwork, newspaper clippings, or educational degrees should not end up in the attic, garage, or basement.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
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“Any old.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/any%20old. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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