results may vary

No guaranteed success

Results may vary is a disclaimer indicating that outcomes differ depending on circumstances, and that what worked for one person or situation may not work for another.

Originally from advertising—especially for weight-loss and beauty products legally required to temper testimonials—it now appears ironically when outcomes are unpredictable or dubious: I tried their "foolproof" method. Results may vary.

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