Anything goes Meaning in English
expression
ˈɛniˌθɪŋ/ /ˈɡoʊz
EN-ee-thing GOHZ
ˈɛnɪθˌɪŋ/ /ɡˈəʊz
EN-ee-thing GOHZ
Definition
This expression means that there are no rules or restrictions; any behavior or action is allowed.
Usage & Nuances
Informal expression, often used to describe places, events, or situations with very relaxed rules or where normal standards do not apply. Often carries a tone of surprise, disbelief, or criticism. Not literal—rarely used for positive rules.
Spanish: todo vale - cualquier cosa es posiblePortuguese (BR): vale tudoPortuguese (PT): tudo é permitido - vale tudoChinese (Simplified): 什么都行 - 什么都可以Chinese (Traditional): 什麼都行 - 什麼都可以Hindi: कुछ भी चलेगा - कुछ भी मान्य हैArabic: كل شيء مسموح - كل شيء جائزBengali: সবকিছু চলে - যা খুশি তাই চলেRussian: всё позволено - всё можноJapanese: 何でもありVietnamese: muốn làm gì thì làm - không có luật lệKorean: 아무거나 다 돼 - 뭐든지 가능Turkish: her şey serbest - kuralsızUrdu: سب کچھ چلتا ہےIndonesian: semuanya boleh - apa saja bisa
Example Sentences
At that party, anything goes.
basic
In this game, anything goes—make your own rules.
basic
Sometimes it feels like anything goes in this city.
basic
Don't expect order here—anything goes after midnight.
natural
On the internet, it sometimes looks like anything goes.
natural
Wow, seriously, anything goes here? That's wild!
natural