any old

idiom

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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Otherwise, follow Ford's advice and save waterline looks for special occasions, avoid using old or dried-out liners that can flake into your eyes, and toss any old products that can introduce bacteria—your eyes will thank you. —

Siena Gagliano, Allure, 24 Jan. 2025 For some, any old digital camera falls under the banner, while other photographers have limited the term’s scope to a specific vintage or type. —

Ars Technica, 29 Nov. 2024 Don’t come for the housewives, and don’t come to Parvati Shallow with just any old reality TV offer. —

Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 25 Jan. 2025 Many of the monsters got tweaked and adjusted though any old monsters still keep their old Challenge Ratings for maximum compatibility. —

Rob Wieland, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for any old