American Idioms and Expressions

Let The Buyer Beware (from The Latin Caveat Emptor) Idiom

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let the buyer beware (from the Latin - caveat emptor)
What does let the buyer beware (from the Latin - caveat emptor) mean?
the buyer of something is responsible to research the quality of a purchase before buying itThe idea to let the buyer beware is important when you buy something.

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