Meaning of the word "knock yourself out" in English

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knock yourself out

US /nɑk jərˈsɛlf aʊt/
UK /nɑk jərˈsɛlf aʊt/
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Idiom

1.

used to tell someone that they can do something if they want to, even if you think it is not a good idea or will not be successful

Example:
You want to try to fix the car yourself? Sure, knock yourself out!
If you think you can finish all that work by yourself, knock yourself out.
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