like anything
idiom
informal
: very much : very forcefully
It was raining like anything.
She was hoping like anything that the weather would be good.
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The path to recovering creativity, like anything worth having, can take some work.
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Christian Davies Fcsd, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
This citrus-scented odor eliminator is fierce on even the strongest smells, leaving behind a fresh, zesty aroma that makes your home smell like anything but pet central.
—Maria Correa, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
And like anything, each player has their own needs and wants that teams have to be conscious of.
—Max Bultman, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
The addition of Musk to all of this was not like anything that anyone could have predicted.
—Katie Drummond, WIRED, 13 Feb. 2025
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Christian Davies Fcsd, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
This citrus-scented odor eliminator is fierce on even the strongest smells, leaving behind a fresh, zesty aroma that makes your home smell like anything but pet central.
—Maria Correa, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
And like anything, each player has their own needs and wants that teams have to be conscious of.
—Max Bultman, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
The addition of Musk to all of this was not like anything that anyone could have predicted.
—Katie Drummond, WIRED, 13 Feb. 2025
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“Like anything.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/like%20anything. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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