don't try this at home

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What does don't try this at home mean?

A caution that the activity being described or demonstrated is not safe for ordinary members of the public to attempt.

Where does don't try this at home come from?

From a phrase used by announcers in early broadcast television whenever something dangerous or inappropriate was demonstrated in a program that might be watched by children: "Kids, don't try this at home".

How to pronounce don't try this at home

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