anything goes
idiom
: anything is acceptable : there are no rules for behavior, dress, etc.
Today, in terms of clothing, almost anything goes, but they recall when the dress code was strictly formal.—
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By proactively sharing this information, employers can make their staff feel more prepared and supported, even before anything goes wrong.
—Mark Berookim, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
If so, anything goes California’s war on cars is really just a war on free people
When politicians and developers collude, no one’s property is safe
Many driving-by us on Topanga Canyon honked their horns and flashed thumbs up in support.
—Doug McIntyre, Oc Register, 22 June 2025
Have them as a snack, add them to trail mix, or use them as a topping on a salad or breakfast bowl—anything goes.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 12 June 2025
Nowadays, anything goes — almond, poppyseed, strawberry, blueberry, even pineapple.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
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Mark Berookim, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
If so, anything goes California’s war on cars is really just a war on free people
When politicians and developers collude, no one’s property is safe
Many driving-by us on Topanga Canyon honked their horns and flashed thumbs up in support.
—Doug McIntyre, Oc Register, 22 June 2025
Have them as a snack, add them to trail mix, or use them as a topping on a salad or breakfast bowl—anything goes.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 12 June 2025
Nowadays, anything goes — almond, poppyseed, strawberry, blueberry, even pineapple.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for anything goes
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“Anything goes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anything%20goes. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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