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