any number of

Idioms  

1. Many; also, no particular amount of. The meaning here depends on the context. I can give you any number of reasons for John's absence means I can offer many reasons. Any number of subscribers might stay home means that an unknown number will not attend.

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Example Sentences

Mr. Styles’s singing talent and aesthetic curiosity—he covered Peter Gabriel’s “Sledgehammer” and Joni Mitchell’s “Big Yellow Taxi” for radio sessions—suggested his music might go in any number of directions on future releases.

From The Wall Street Journal

Also telling: My hot take on Chalamet’s hot take on opera and ballet will likely be more clicked on than any number of stories I’ve written over the years about opera and ballet.

From Los Angeles Times

Iran’s apology on Saturday could reflect any number of considerations, said Bader al-Saif, a professor at the University of Kuwait.

From The Wall Street Journal

“You can make any number of deals with the Islamic Republic of Iran,” Mr. Ansari says.

From The Wall Street Journal

We live on the edge of wilderness and consequently the meat smell brings any number of visitors from the woods.

From Literature