any old how
The phrase "any old how" is used to describe actions performed in a careless or disorganized manner, often reflecting a lack of concern for order.
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Definition
B2General Use
(informal, colloquial)Performing an action in a careless or disorganized manner, without attention to detail.
Example
- He threw his clothes into the suitcase any old how, without folding them.
- The garden tools were left lying around any old how after the work was done.
C1Regional Use
(informal, regional)Used in some regions to indicate doing something without concern for the method or order.
Example
- In some parts of Southern America, people might say you did it 'any old how' if you didn't follow a specific plan.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "any old how":
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