like anything

idiom

informal
: very much : very forcefully
It was raining like anything.
She was hoping like anything that the weather would be good.

Examples of like anything in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web My own mother doesn’t like anything scented (so that’s a no to candles, bath products, and lotions of any kind); doesn’t love champagne and already has her favorite rotation of handbags and scarves. Hayley Bloomingdale, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2024 They were helmed on this night by the invaluable longtime wingman Mac McAnally, who handled lead vocals and emcee duties for a memorial service that felt like anything but. Kevin Jeffrey, SPIN, 12 Apr. 2024 To help clear up any confusion, formal attire is usually reserved for evening events–though like anything else there are exceptions. Shelby Ying Hyde, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2024 But like anything else, love needs outside nourishment to flourish. Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Mar. 2024 Most Popular Wellness Each Zodiac Sign's Unique Personality Traits However, like anything else that comes in direct contact with skin, there are precautions to take. Jamie Ballard, Allure, 28 Mar. 2024 To the naked eye, the night sky might not seem like anything special. USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2024 And tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, and okra don’t like anything that even rhymes with cool or drafty! Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 16 Feb. 2024 Myles Doran His wit and dear friendship have made my work feel like anything but. Steve Hartman, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2024

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“Like anything.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/like%20anything. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.

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