do anything

idiom

: 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."

: 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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Self-deportation helps Trump to achieve his goals without the government having to spend or do anything in such cases. —

Olga R. Rodriguez, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025 Such is life in Green Bay, constantly striving for a level others would do anything for. —

Matt Schneidman, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025 At least your side will be on record but United isn't going to do anything about something that wasn't proven. —

Darlin Tillery, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025 Most taxpayers won’t need to do anything to get this deadline relief. —

Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for do anything