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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He’s got this studio in New Zealand, which can pretty much do anything.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 8 May 2024
That appears to be the theme of this year’s Cubs, who can’t seem to do anything easy.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2024
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Chris Willman, Variety, 8 May 2024
That appears to be the theme of this year’s Cubs, who can’t seem to do anything easy.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2024
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“Do anything.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/do%20anything. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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