Your mileage may vary Meaning in English

expression

US

YOR or YUR MY-lij MAY VAIR-ee

UK

YAW MY-lij MAY VAIR-ee

Definition

This informal saying means that different people may have different results or experiences with the same thing. It suggests that outcomes are not guaranteed to be the same for everyone.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal and mainly used in American English, often online or in reviews. Used to warn that what works for one person may not work for another. Common after sharing a personal opinion or experience. Shortened as 'YMMV' in writing.

• Spanish: tu experiencia puede variar - tus resultados pueden variar
• Portuguese (BR): sua experiência pode ser diferente - seus resultados podem variar
• Portuguese (PT): a sua experiência pode variar - os seus resultados podem variar
• Chinese (Simplified): 结果可能因人而异
• Chinese (Traditional): 結果可能因人而異
• Hindi: आपका अनुभव अलग हो सकता है
• Arabic: تجربتك قد تختلف
• Bengali: আপনার ফলাফল ভিন্ন হতে পারে - সবার অভিজ্ঞতা একরকম নাও হতে পারে
• Russian: ваш опыт может отличаться - у всех по-разному
• Japanese: 結果は人それぞれ - あなたの場合は違うかもしれません
• Vietnamese: kết quả của bạn có thể khác - mỗi người một trải nghiệm
• Korean: 개인차가 있을 수 있습니다 - 사람마다 다를 수 있어요
• Turkish: sonuçlarınız değişebilir - herkes için aynı olmayabilir
• Urdu: آپ کا تجربہ مختلف ہو سکتا ہے - ہر کسی کا تجربہ مختلف ہوتا ہے
• Indonesian: hasil Anda bisa berbeda - pengalaman setiap orang berbeda

Example Sentences

This diet worked for me, but your mileage may vary.

basic

I liked that movie, but your mileage may vary.

basic

This phone lasts all day for me, but your mileage may vary.

basic

Some people swear by that brand, but you know, your mileage may vary.

natural

I got great customer service, but your mileage may vary depending on the location.

natural

Everyone's experience is unique—your mileage may vary!

natural