any number of
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.
Nearby words
anxious seat, any, any day, any longer, any more, any number of, any old, any port in a storm, anyang, anybody, anyhoo
The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary
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