mileage may vary
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That said, your mileage may vary — I support your right to a big dramatic leaf moment if the mood strikes.
From Salon ● Dec. 16, 2025
Her mileage may vary, of course, so it’s worth using a Social Security claiming calculator and consider getting advice from an objective source, such as a fee-only financial advisor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 14, 2025
Your mileage may vary as to whether Egg Whataboutism is a feckless approach.
From Slate ● Jan. 27, 2025
Your mileage may vary, but after two visits my estimation of Carpaccio remained about where it had been.
From New York Times ● Dec. 9, 2022
Abbreviation for Your mileage may vary common on Usenet.
From The Jargon File, Version 4.2.2, 20 Aug 2000 by Steele, Guy L.
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