leave somebody to their own devices
leave (one) to (one's) own devices
To let one rely on oneself, without any help or other interference. I'm going to leave you to your own devices and see what you come up with without my input. It's amazing how some kids can really thrive when you leave them to their own devices, while others will be completely helpless.
See also: device, leave, own
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
leave somebody to their own deˈvices
leave somebody to do something without your help, or to spend their time as they like: I’ve explained everything to him. Now I’m leaving him to his own devices, and we’ll see how he manages. The children were usually left to their own devices in the summer holidays.See also: device, leave, own, somebody
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- leave (one) to (one's) own devices
- leave one to own devices
- leave someone to their own devices
- leave to own devices
- leave to someone's own devices
- make do
- carry on without
- carry on without (someone or something)
- go AWOL
- within (one's) means