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anyoneany person at all: Has anyone seen my book?
Not to be confused with:any one – any single member of a group: Any one of you might be affected by the changes.an·y·one A0356000 (ĕn′ē-wŭn′, -wən)pron. Any person.Usage Note: Anyone and anybody are singular terms and always take a singular verb. · The one-word form anyone is used to mean "any person." The two-word form any one is used to mean "whatever one (person or thing) of a group." Anyone may join means that admission is open to everybody. Any one may join means that admission is open to one person only. When followed by of, only any one can be used: Any one (not anyone) of the boys could carry it by himself. · Anyone is often used in place of everyone in sentences like She is the most thrifty person of anyone I know. This usage is frowned upon by a majority of the Usage Panel, with 60 percent rejecting it in 2001, almost the same percentage that rejected it in 1964, when 64 percent rejected it. The misgivings about the usage may stem from the fact that the phrase of anyone can be dropped with essentially no change in meaning. See Usage Note at they.anyone (ˈɛnɪˌwʌn; -wən) pron1. any person; anybody2. (used with a negative or a question) a person of any importance: is he anyone in this town?. 3. (often preceded by just) any person at random; no matter whoan•y•one (ˈɛn iˌwʌn, -wən)
pron. any person at all; anybody: Did anyone see the accident? [1350–1400] usage: anyone as a pronoun meaning “anybody” or “any person at all” is written as one word. The two-word phrase any one means “any single member of a group of persons or things” and is often followed by of: Any one of these books is exciting reading. anyone is somewhat more formal than anybody. See also each, they. anyone anybody">anybody1. 'anyone' and 'anybody'You use anyone or anybody to talk about people in general, or about each person of a particular kind. Anyone can miss a plane.Anybody can go there.If anyone asks where you are, I'll say you've just gone out.If anybody calls, tell them I'll be back soon.There is no difference in meaning between anyone and anybody, but anybody is more common in spoken English. 2. used in questions and negativesAnyone and anybody are very commonly used in questions and negative sentences. Was there anyone behind you?There wasn't anybody in the room with her.For more information, see someone - somebody3. 'any one'Don't confuse anyone with any one. You use any one to emphasize that you are referring to only one of something. There are about 350,000 properties for sale at any one time in Britain.Thesaurusanyone anybodypronoun a soul, any person, NE1 (S.M.S.) I won't tell anyone I saw you here.Translationsany (ˈeni) pronoun, adjective1. one, some, no matter which. `Which dress shall I wear?' `Wear any (dress)'; `Which dresses shall I pack?' `Pack any (dresses)'. 任一或任何 任一的2. (in questions and negative sentences etc) one, some. John has been to some interesting places but I've never been to any; Have you been to any interesting places?; We have hardly any coffee left. (用於疑問句和否定句等)任一或一些 （用于否定句和疑问句）任何数量，任一数额 adjective every. Any schoolboy could tell you the answer. 每一個 每一个 adverb at all; (even) by a small amount. Is this book any better than the last one?; His writing hasn't improved any. 任何程度，絲毫 任何程度，丝毫 ˈanybody, ˈanyone pronoun1. (in questions, and negative sentences etc) some person. Is anybody there? （用於疑問句和否定句)某個人 任何人2. any person, no matter which. Get someone to help – anyone will do. 任何人 任何人3. everyone. Anyone could tell you the answer to that. 每個人 每一个人ˈanyhow adverb1. anyway. Anyhow, even if the problem does arise, it won't affect us. 無論如何 无论怎样2. in a careless, untidy way. Books piled anyhow on shelves. 雜亂無章地 杂乱无章地ˈanything pronoun1. (in questions, and negative sentences etc) some thing. Can you see anything?; I can't see anything. (用於疑問句和否定句等) 某物 （用于否定句、疑问句等）什么事（物） 2. a thing of any kind. You can buy anything you like; `What would you like for your birthday?' `Anything will do.' 任何事(物) 任何事（物） ˈanyway adverb nevertheless; in spite of what has been or might be said, done etc. My mother says I mustn't go but I'm going anyway; Anyway, she can't stop you. 無論如何 无论如何ˈanywhere adverb in any place at all. Have you seen my gloves anywhere?; I can't find them anywhere; `Where will I put these?' `Anywhere will do.' 無論哪裡 无论哪里at any rate at least. It's a pity it has started to rain, but at any rate we can still enjoy ourselves at the cinema; The Queen is coming to see us – at any rate, that's what John says. 至少，不管怎樣 至少，不管怎样 in any case nevertheless. I don't believe the story but I'll check it in any case. 儘管如此 无论如何- Does anyone here speak ...? → 这里有人会说...吗？
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anyone in their right mindAnyone of a sound, rational mind. Usually used to set up a context in which any sane person would or could do, say, or think a certain thing. Anyone in their right mind can see that poverty affects the entire world.See also: anyone, mind, rightanyone who is anybodyAll the most famous or important people in society. Usually used to indicate something as being glamorous, trendy, or chic, which all such famous people have, do, or are attending. I hear that the gala in New York City is going to be a star-studded event. Anyone who is anybody will be there!See also: anybody, anyone, whoas far as the eye can seeExtending to the farthest possible point, as of that which one can see in the distance. Sometimes used hyperbolically, humorously, or sarcastically. I love this part of the country. The green hills stretch out as far as the eye can see. My father was always so proud of his little shop. When I was a boy, he'd take me to the roof and say, "One day all this will be yours, as far as the eye can see."See also: can, eye, far, seenot say boo (to anyone)1. To be particularly shy, diffident, or timid by nature. Primarily heard in US. My brother is a very sweet, warm-hearted man who wouldn't say boo to anyone. How can you suspect him of committing this crime?2. To not say a word (to anyone); to keep quiet. Primarily heard in US. The neighbor's daughter is just the cutest little thing, but she wouldn't say boo the whole time we were there. I trust you didn't say boo to those coppers about the little side business we've been running here?See also: boo, not, sayas far as (one) knowsAs much as one knows about a certain situation and/or at a particular time. As far as I know, Scott is coming today. Has anyone else heard from him? Thanksgiving dinner has been pushed to 4:00, as far as we know. But I can call Carol and try to get an update, if that makes you feel better.See also: far, knowany (one) worth (one's) saltA person who warrants respect in a certain field or area, typically because they do their job well. "Any" is typically followed by a particular profession or title. Any teacher worth his salt is able to inspire his students. Any doctor worth her salt is able to diagnose conditions accurately.See also: any, salt, worthanyone I know?Who? The phrase can be an innocent question or have a suggestive or coy undertone. A: "Some guys from class will be at the party tonight." B: "Oh really? Anyone I know?" A: "I hear you've begun dating again. Anyone I know?" B: "You know Stan and I are back together, stop pretending you don't."See also: anyonebe anybody's/anyone's guessTo be uncertain or unknown. Why dogs and cats hate each other is anybody's guess. No one has been able to determine why my daughter has been having nightmares—apparently, it's anybody's guess.See also: guessnot give (one) the time of dayTo completely ignore, disregard, or be unfriendly toward one. My colleagues wouldn't give me the time of day after they found out that my father had influenced the company's decision to hire me. Once he found such huge success, Tom won't give any of his old friends the time of day. That guy didn't give me the time of day back in high school, and now he won't stop calling me.See also: give, not, of, timeanyone would think (something)It seems that something is true, even though it isn't. This phrase is usually used when someone is acting in a unusual manner. Why are you so nervous? Geez, anyone would think you'd never given a presentation before.See also: anyone, thinkanyone's gameA game that anyone could potentially win (because neither person or side has an advantage). It's anyone's game—all we need is one goal to get the win!See also: gamebe anyone'sTo be promiscuous (and thus easily wooed by anyone). I'm not surprised he left the bar with that girl—he's anyone's these days.anybody's/anyone's guessUncertain or unknown. Why dogs and cats hate each other is anybody's guess. No one has been able to determine why my daughter has been having nightmares—apparently, it's anybody's guess.See also: guessTennis, anyone?dated An expression of indifference to matters beyond or outside of one's own sphere of concerns. The phrase was popularized in plays in the early 20th century as a jab at the aristocracy and upper class who cared little or not at all for the problems afflicting those in social classes beneath them. Today, the phrase is used more commonly in article and book titles about tennis. Primarily heard in UK. Of course these working-class commoners want more from us, it's in their nature to have such notions of entitlement. Quite appalling really. Anywho, tennis, anyone?so far as (one) knowsAs much as one knows about a certain situation and/or at a particular time. So far as I know, Scott is coming today. Has anyone else heard from him? Thanksgiving dinner has been pushed to 4:00, so far as we know. But I can call Carol and try to get an update, if that makes you feel better.See also: far, knowa little (hard) work never killed anyoneDoing hard, arduous work won't have any ill effects on a person, and, in fact, it is often beneficial to them. I told Mrs. Smith that you would help clean out her attic, and I don't want to hear any complaints about it—a little work never killed anyone. I think it would be good for Sarah to get a job this summer. A little hard work never killed anyone, after all.See also: anyone, killed, little, never, worka little (hard) work never hurt anyoneDoing hard, arduous work won't have any ill effects on a person, and, in fact, it is often beneficial to them. I told Mrs. Smith that you would help clean out her attic, and I don't want to hear any complaints about it—a little work never hurt anyone. I think it would be good for Sarah to get a job this summer. A little hard work never hurt anyone, after all.See also: anyone, hurt, little, never, workit's anybody's/anyone's guessIt is uncertain or unknown. Why do dogs and cats hate each other? Well, it's anybody's guess. No one has been able to determine why my daughter has been having nightmares—apparently, it's anyone's guess.See also: guessAnyone I know? and Anybody I know?a coy way of asking who? Sally: Where were you last night? Jane: I had a date. Sally: Anyone I know? Bill: I've got a date for the formal next month. Henry: Anybody I know?See also: anyoneas far as anyone knows and so far as anyone knows; to the best of one's knowledgeto the limits of anyone's knowledge. (The anyone can be replaced with a more specific noun or pronoun.) As far as anyone knows, this is the last of the great herds of buffalo. Far as I know, this is the best spot to sit. Q: Are the trains on time? A: To the best of my knowledge, all the trains are on time today.See also: anyone, far, knowlittle (hard) work never hurt anyone and little (hard) work never killed anyoneProv. One should expect to do hard or difficult work and not avoid doing it. Go help your father with the yard work. A little hard work never hurt anyone. Go ahead. Bring me some more bricks. A little work never killed anyone.See also: anyone, hurt, little, never, worknot give anyone the time of dayFig. to ignore someone (usually out of dislike). Mary won't speak to Sally. She won't give her the time of day. I couldn't get an appointment with Mr. Smith. He wouldn't even give me the time of day.See also: anyone, give, not, of, timeanyone's guessSomething that no one knows for sure, as in Will it rain next Sunday? That's anyone's guess. [Mid-1900s] Also see your guess is as good as mine. See also: guessbe anybody's guess or be anyone's guess If you say that something is anybody's guess or is anyone's guess, you mean that it is impossible to know what is true or what will happen. How she managed to stay there for an entire month was anybody's guess. How long the fuel would last was anyone's guess.See also: guessanyone's game an evenly balanced contest.See also: gamebe anyone's (of a person) be open to sexual advances from anyone. informalanyone's guess a totally unpredictable matter. informal 1999 Jason Elliot An Unexpected Light The most likely scenario was a government alliance with the forces of the north, although it was anyone's guess how long such a Faustian pact might last. See also: guessˈanybody’s/ˈanyone’s guess (informal) nobody knows: Who will win the next game is anybody’s guess.See also: guessanyone would ˈthink (that)... (also you would have ˈthought (that)...) (of somebody’s strange or surprising behaviour) if you did not know the truth, it would seem that...: Don’t be so nervous! Anyone would think you’d never been to a party before!See also: anyoneTennis anyone?A convention of British drawing room comedies and certain novels of the 1920s and '30s was a brainless but good-natured upper-class twit—think P.G. Wodehouse's Bertie Wooster—who would appear in white flannels (de rigeur for tennis in those days), brandish his racquet, and inquire among the other weekend house-party guests, “Anyone for tennis?” The phrase caught on, as such mindless clichés are wont to do, and decades of wannabe-clever young men on both sides of the Atlantic who felt obliged to say something—anything—would ask, “Tennis, anyone?” even if there weren't a court within miles . . . and then they wondered why no one laughed.See also: tennisSee NE1
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