your mileage may vary UK /jə ˈmaɪlədʒ meɪ ˈvɛəɹi/US /jɚ ˈmaɪlədʒ meɪ ˈvɛəɹi/ phrase2 •It may work differently in your situation, or be different in your experience.The battery lasts a day in my phone, but your mileage may vary. •Used to express a possible difference in taste: this is just my opinion, your opinion may be different.I think that red dress looks really good on you, but your mileage may vary, of course.