Left to your own devices meaning
What does the saying 'Left to your own devices' mean?
Idiom: Left to your own devices
Meaning:
If someone is left to their own devices, they are not controlled and can do what they want.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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