CEFR B2

anything goes

idiom

Meaning

A situation where there are no rules or limits on behavior, and people can do whatever they want.

Examples

In Las Vegas, it often feels like anything goes.
During the festival, it was a case of anything goes.

Synonyms: laissez-faire, unrestricted, uninhibited, free-for-all

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anything goes (B2)

idiom

Pronunciation: /ˌɛniˌθɪŋ ˈɡoʊz/

Definition

A situation where there are no rules or limits on behavior, and people can do whatever they want.

Examples

In Las Vegas, it often feels like anything goes.
During the festival, it was a case of anything goes.
After the exam, it was a relief to be in a place where anything goes.

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