How to Pronounce "any old"
expression
ˈɛni/ /ˈoʊɫd
EN-ee OLD
ˈɛni/ /ˈəʊld
EN-ee OHLD
Definition
A casual, informal way to emphasize that something is not special and could be any item or person; it just means 'any,' but with extra informality.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɛni/ /ˈoʊɫd
British English
ˈɛni/ /ˈəʊld
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EN-ee OLD
UK
EN-ee OHLD
Listen in Context
Just pick any old chair to sit on.
You can use any old pen to write.
We can meet at any old café nearby.
I’m not picky—any old pizza place is fine by me.