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at one's own risk
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by accepting the responsibility for all potential dangers and risks involved
IdiomWhat is the origin of the idiom "at one's own risk" and when to use it?
The idiom "at one's own risk" is used to indicate that individuals are undertaking an action or making a choice with full awareness of the potential dangers, consequences, or liabilities associated with it. The phrase suggests that those involved are assuming responsibility for any negative outcomes that may result from their decisions or actions. "At {one's} own risk" can be traced back to legal and warning contexts and is often used in written or spoken language to caution people about the potential hazards they might encounter.
Example
Visitors are welcome to explore the abandoned factory, but do so at your own risk; the site is unsafe and unstable.
The company offers free Wi-Fi, but using it for sensitive transactions is at your own risk, as it may not be secure.
He decided to skydive without proper training, fully aware that it was at his own risk.
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