anytime
any time
A response used after someone has been thanked for something. A: "Thanks so much for the help!" B: "Sure, any time!"
See also: any, time
any time means no time
If you don't commit to do something at a specific time, you won't do it at all. A: "Susie said to visit her any time." B: "Any time means no time—you two have to pick a date, or else you won't get together." Quit procrastinating—any time means no time!
See also: any, mean, no, time
anytime soon
In the near future. Often used in negative constructions to convey that it will take a long time for something to happen. Will this train be leaving anytime soon? We've been sitting on the tracks for 20 minutes now.
See also: anytime, soon
anytime you're ready
A phrase that encourages the listener to take or start a course of action. A: "Can I start the meeting now?" B: "Sure, anytime you're ready."
See also: anytime, ready
come back anytime
A phrase about or directed at one who is always welcome as a visitor or guest. Your sister is a total sweetheart—she can come back anytime. Oh, come back anytime! We're just so glad that you live in the neighborhood now.
See also: anytime, back, come
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
Anytime you are ready,
and Anytime you're ready.a phrase indicating that the speaker is waiting for the person spoken to to make the appropriate move or action. Mary: I think it's about time to go. Bill: Anytime you're ready. Surgeon: Shall we begin the operation?Nurse: Anytime you're ready, Doctor.
See also: anytime, ready
Come back anytime.
Please come and visit us again. You're always welcome. (Often said by a host or hostess to departing guests.) Mary: So glad you could come. Bill: Thank you. I had a wonderful time. Mary: Come back anytime. Bob: Thanks for the coffee and cake. Bye. Mary: We're glad to have you. Please come back anytime.
See also: anytime, back, come
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
ˌanytime ˈsoon
(especially American English) used in negative sentences and questions to refer to the near future: Do you think she’ll be back anytime soon?See also: anytime, soon
ˈany time
(spoken) used after somebody has thanked you for helping them, etc: ‘Thanks for the lift.’ ‘Any time.’See also: any, time
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
Anytime
interj. You are welcome.; Happy to oblige. (Sometimes said in response to Thank you.) MARY: Thanks for the ride. PAUL: Anytime. Think nothing of it.
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
any time
Used to acknowledge an expression of gratitude.
See also: any, time
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- any time
- any time means no time
- ahead of (someone's or something's) time
- ahead of your/its time
- bout
- (it's) (a)bout time
- about time
- about time too
- an open invitation
- any old time