How to Pronounce "any old thing"
expression
ˈɛni/ /ˈoʊɫd/ /ˈθɪŋ
EN-ee OLD thing
ˈɛni/ /ˈəʊld/ /θˈɪŋ
EN-ee OHLD thing
Definition
This informal expression means something is not specific or important; it refers to anything at all, especially when you do not care what it is.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɛni/ /ˈoʊɫd/ /ˈθɪŋ
British English
ˈɛni/ /ˈəʊld/ /θˈɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EN-ee OLD thing
UK
EN-ee OHLD thing
Listen in Context
You can't just wear any old thing to the interview.
Don't just buy any old thing for dinner.
She won't accept any old thing as a gift.
He’ll eat any old thing if he’s hungry enough.