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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Kristen Fischer, Health, 20 Jan. 2026
In Luboml, a person would do anything to help another, family or friend; there was no limit.
—Literary Hub, 20 Jan. 2026
Unfortunately, Denmark has been unable to do anything about it.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 19 Jan. 2026
Unfortunately, Denmark has been unable to do anything about it.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 18 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for do anything
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“Do anything.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/do%20anything. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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