leave someone to their own devices
US /liːv ˈsʌm.wʌn tuː ðer oʊn dɪˈvaɪsɪz/
UK /liːv ˈsʌm.wʌn tuː ðer oʊn dɪˈvaɪsɪz/
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membiarkan seseorang mengikut caranya sendiri, membiarkan seseorang mengurus diri sendiri
to allow someone to do what they want, without telling them what to do or trying to control them
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If you leave him to his own devices, he'll probably just play video games all day.
Jika anda biarkan dia mengikut caranya sendiri, dia mungkin hanya akan bermain permainan video sepanjang hari.
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The children were left to their own devices while their parents were out.
Anak-anak dibiarkan mengikut cara mereka sendiri semasa ibu bapa mereka keluar.