Do something at your own risk
phrase
To do something while understanding that it might be dangerous or harmful to you, and accepting all potential negative consequences.
You can climb the mountain without a guide but you do it at your own risk.
Often appears as...
- do it at your own risk
- proceed at your own risk
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrase
To do something without any guarantee of success or benefit, and accepting all potential negative consequences.
Investing in the stock market without proper study, you do it at your own risk.
Often appears as...
- invest at your own risk
- trade at your own risk
Usage tips
Disapproving
Technical
phrase
To do or use something without official approval or supervision and thus bearing all blame if something goes wrong.
Anyone who decides to use this equipment without proper training does so at their own risk.
Often appears as...
- utilize at your own risk
- take part at your own risk
Usage tips
Important, Cautionary
Technical
phrase
To do something while understanding that it might be dangerous or harmful to you, and accepting all potential negative consequences.
You can climb the mountain without a guide but you do it at your own risk.
Often appears as...
- do it at your own risk
- proceed at your own risk
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrase
To do something without any guarantee of success or benefit, and accepting all potential negative consequences.
Investing in the stock market without proper study, you do it at your own risk.
Often appears as...
- invest at your own risk
- trade at your own risk
Usage tips
Disapproving
Technical
phrase
To do or use something without official approval or supervision and thus bearing all blame if something goes wrong.
Anyone who decides to use this equipment without proper training does so at their own risk.
Often appears as...
- utilize at your own risk
- take part at your own risk
Usage tips
Important, Cautionary
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Personal Responsibility
Emphasizes taking full responsibility for possible outcomes, including the bad ones.
You can try the extreme sports course, but at your own risk.
Pro Tip 2/3No Safety Promises
Indicates there are no guarantees of safety or assistance if things go wrong.
Exploring the abandoned mines is done strictly at your own risk.
Pro Tip 3/3Risk Awareness
Stresses awareness of danger in an activity you choose to undertake.
Skydiving without proper training is not advised; it's at your own risk.
Pro Tip 1/3Personal Responsibility
Emphasizes taking full responsibility for possible outcomes, including the bad ones.
You can try the extreme sports course, but at your own risk.
Pro Tip 2/3No Safety Promises
Indicates there are no guarantees of safety or assistance if things go wrong.
Exploring the abandoned mines is done strictly at your own risk.
Pro Tip 3/3Risk Awareness
Stresses awareness of danger in an activity you choose to undertake.
Skydiving without proper training is not advised; it's at your own risk.
Pro Tip 1/3Personal Responsibility
Emphasizes taking full responsibility for possible outcomes, including the bad ones.
You can try the extreme sports course, but at your own risk.
Pro Tip 2/3No Safety Promises
Indicates there are no guarantees of safety or assistance if things go wrong.
Exploring the abandoned mines is done strictly at your own risk.
Pro Tip 3/3Risk Awareness
Stresses awareness of danger in an activity you choose to undertake.
Skydiving without proper training is not advised; it's at your own risk.
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