any old
1 of 2phrase
—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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Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025
Remove any old Nest entries that no longer serve a purpose.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Nov. 2025
To send the plant into dormancy, remove any old foliage.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2025
Not just any old rag can restore your stainless steel dishwasher, sink, or oven, either.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
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Idiom
The Farmer's Dog decided to end Freida's 13-year break from the route, to show that any old dog, with proper care and attention, can have a long, active life.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025
Remove any old Nest entries that no longer serve a purpose.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Nov. 2025
To send the plant into dormancy, remove any old foliage.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2025
Not just any old rag can restore your stainless steel dishwasher, sink, or oven, either.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for any old
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“Any old.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/any%20old. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.
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