if anything
01
used to suggest that the opposite of what has been stated may be closer to the truth
Idiom
Informal
Exempel
He claimed to have lost weight during the holiday, but if anything, he seemed to have gained a few pounds.
Her explanation for being late was flimsy, and if anything, it raised more suspicions.
02
used to suggest that something is even more true or likely than previously believed
Exempel
She's talented; if anything, her skills are even greater than we realized.
The project is progressing well; if anything, it's ahead of schedule.
