like anything

idiom

informal

: very much : very forcefully

It was raining like anything.

She was hoping like anything that the weather would be good.

Examples of like anything in a Sentence

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To help clear up any confusion, formal attire is usually reserved for evening events–though like anything else there are exceptions. —Shelby Ying Hyde, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2024

But like anything else, love needs outside nourishment to flourish. —Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Mar. 2024

Most Popular Wellness Each Zodiac Sign's Unique Personality Traits However, like anything else that comes in direct contact with skin, there are precautions to take. —Jamie Ballard, Allure, 28 Mar. 2024

To the naked eye, the night sky might not seem like anything special. —USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2024

And tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, and okra don’t like anything that even rhymes with cool or drafty! —Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 16 Feb. 2024

Myles Doran His wit and dear friendship have made my work feel like anything but. —Steve Hartman, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2024

Flying the friendly skies for a parent with a young child can feel like anything but. —Kristina Behr, Parents, 12 Jan. 2024

Wait, non-spoiled milk doesn’t really smell like anything. —Vulture, 15 Dec. 2023