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How to Pronounce "anything goes"

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.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈɛniˌθɪŋ/ /ˈɡoʊz

British English

ˈɛnɪθˌɪŋ/ /ɡˈəʊz

Simplified Pronunciation

US

EN-ee-thing GOHZ

UK

EN-ee-thing GOHZ

Listen in Context

At that party, anything goes.

In this game, anything goes—make your own rules.

Sometimes it feels like anything goes in this city.

Don't expect order here—anything goes after midnight.