be left to (one's) own devices



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be left to (one's) own devices

To be left unsupervised or uncontrolled; to be allowed to do as one pleases. My job is really great: I know what I need to work on and am just left to my own devices. If left to their own devices, children will get into all sorts of mischief!
See also: device, left, own

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
NievesNYE-vesSpanish
Cameliakah-MEL-yahRomanian
Conroy['kɔnrɔi]
Engle['eŋgl]
Duff[dʌf]
BabÜR-Turkish