Meaning of the word "good swimmers are often drowned" in English

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good swimmers are often drowned

US /ɡʊd ˈswɪm.ərz ɑːr ˈɔː.fən draʊnd/
UK /ɡʊd ˈswɪm.əz ɑːr ˈɒf.ən draʊnd/
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Idiom

a proverb suggesting that people who are confident in their skills are more likely to take risks and face danger

Example:
He became too arrogant with his investments and lost everything; as they say, good swimmers are often drowned.
Don't ignore the safety warnings just because you're experienced; remember that good swimmers are often drowned.