do anything
idiom
1
: to take an action that is considered wrong or suspicious or of particular interest
If he does anything, let me know.
—often used in negative statements"Why is she mad?" "I don't know. I didn't do anything."
2
: to be occupied with something
I need to start dinner, but I can't do anything until you get out of the way.
If you're not doing anything this evening, why not come over for dinner?
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It’s become so widely accepted, with authorities seemingly unable or not willing to do anything, that after a while everyone has become numb to it all.
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Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
To do anything else would mean compromising Jenner's ability to zealously advocate for its clients and capitulating to unconstitutional government coercion.
—Carrie Johnson, NPR, 28 Mar. 2025
They’re organized and bonded — willing to do anything to ensure their survival as a team.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 28 Mar. 2025
Formally, these White House officials can’t order anyone outside their offices to do anything.
—Noah Feldman, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2025
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Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
To do anything else would mean compromising Jenner's ability to zealously advocate for its clients and capitulating to unconstitutional government coercion.
—Carrie Johnson, NPR, 28 Mar. 2025
They’re organized and bonded — willing to do anything to ensure their survival as a team.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 28 Mar. 2025
Formally, these White House officials can’t order anyone outside their offices to do anything.
—Noah Feldman, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2025
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“Do anything.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/do%20anything. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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