or anything
English
[edit]Phrase
[edit]- Synonym of or something; mostly used with negative constructions.
- No, we won't need weapons on our hike through the forest. It's not like there are bears or anything here on the island.
- It's not like I like you or anything!
Usage notes
[edit]- Sentences using this construction with negative polarity are often, but not always, sarcastic; the speaker relies on the listener's understanding that the problem is obviously present despite the speaker stating it is absent.
Translations
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