Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
anything-goes
idiom
/ˈɛniˌθɪŋ ɡoʊz/
Definition
A situation or environment where there are no rules or restrictions.
Examples
- In the art world, the anything-goes attitude has led to some truly innovative works.
- At the festival, it was an anything-goes atmosphere where people could dress however they pleased.
Meaning
Anything-goes refers to a state where anything is acceptable or permissible, often leading to chaos or a lack of order.
Synonyms
- free-for-all
- no-holds-barred
- lawless
- unrestricted