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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zostawić kogoś samemu sobie, pozwolić komuś robić, co chce

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.
Jeśli zostawisz go samemu sobie, prawdopodobnie będzie grał w gry wideo przez cały dzień.
The children were left to their own devices while their parents were out.
Dzieci zostały pozostawione samym sobie, gdy ich rodzice wyszli.