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leave one to own devices

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leave one to one's own devices

 and leave one to one's own resources

Fig. 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, own