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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But beyond including just any old fire source, Stafford of Rumor Designs says that fire pits are trending away from sleek, modern forms and leaning into structures that exude more character.
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Danine Alati, Architectural Digest, 13 Aug. 2024
But rather than just getting your cool kid any old pair of sneakers, give them the option of customizing their own.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2024
Not any old seats will do, however — only the best office chairs are worthy of a spot in their carts (and valuable floor space in their home offices, aka their living rooms).
—Alexandra Polk, refinery29.com, 17 July 2024
While any old container will technically work, SELF editors go ga-ga for ones with an easy-to-sip design and the power to keep your bevvy cold all day.
—Abbey Stone, SELF, 5 July 2024
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Danine Alati, Architectural Digest, 13 Aug. 2024
But rather than just getting your cool kid any old pair of sneakers, give them the option of customizing their own.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2024
Not any old seats will do, however — only the best office chairs are worthy of a spot in their carts (and valuable floor space in their home offices, aka their living rooms).
—Alexandra Polk, refinery29.com, 17 July 2024
While any old container will technically work, SELF editors go ga-ga for ones with an easy-to-sip design and the power to keep your bevvy cold all day.
—Abbey Stone, SELF, 5 July 2024
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“Any old.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/any%20old. Accessed 25 Aug. 2024.
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