be left to (one's) own devices

Meaning

If someone is left to their own devices, they are left to do what they want, or to look after themselves without any help. To be left unsupervised or uncontrolled; to be allowed to do as one pleases

Examples

If left to my own devices, I would eat a chocolate dessert every night.

Songs that contains the expression

01

Pompeii

Bastille

Translations: ES

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