any old
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—used to describe someone or something that is not special or specific
Don't get dressed up. Any old thing will do.
He won't drink just any old tea.
Give me pie over cake any old day.
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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Collette Grimes, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
Replace any old, cracking wood cutting boards with this extra-large option that’s now half off.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
And not just any old gift—after all, Valentine’s Day is all about thought, attention, and, above all, love.
—Essence, 30 Jan. 2026
Make Stainless Steel Shine Stainless steel can’t be cleaned with any old cleanser.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2026
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Idiom
With any old money outfit, the details can make or break it.
—Collette Grimes, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
Replace any old, cracking wood cutting boards with this extra-large option that’s now half off.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
And not just any old gift—after all, Valentine’s Day is all about thought, attention, and, above all, love.
—Essence, 30 Jan. 2026
Make Stainless Steel Shine Stainless steel can’t be cleaned with any old cleanser.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2026
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“Any old.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/any%20old. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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