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leave (one) to (one's) own devices leave (one) to (one's) own devicesTo 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, ownleave one to one's own devices and leave one to one's own resourcesFig. to make one rely on oneself.—I am sure that she will manage if we leave her to her own devices. I will leave her to her own resources and everything will turn out fine.See also: device, leave, one, ownleave to someone's own devicesAllow someone to do as he or she wishes. For example, Left to his own devices, he would hire someone to do the yard work. This expression, uses device in the sense of "a plan or scheme." [Late 1800s] See also: device, leave, ownleave someone to their own devices leave someone to do as they wish without supervision. Device in the sense of ‘inclination’ or ‘fancy’ now only occurs in the plural, and is found only in this expression or in the phrase devices and desires , as quoted from the General Confession in the Book of Common Prayer.See also: device, leave, own, someoneleave 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 leave to (one's) own devices1. To allow (someone) to do as he or she pleases: left the child to her own devices for an hour.2. To force (someone) to cope or manage without assistance: Most people would die in the desert if left to their own devices.See also: device, leave, own |