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let nature take its course

idiom

The idiom "let nature take its course" emphasizes non-intervention and is often used in medical, ecological, and general contexts.

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Definition

B2General

(common)To allow events to unfold naturally without trying to control or influence them.

Example

  • Instead of interfering, he decided to let nature take its course.

C1Medical

(euphemistic)To allow a person or animal to die naturally without medical intervention.

Example

  • The family chose to let nature take its course rather than prolong his suffering with treatments.

C1Ecological

(technical)To allow natural processes in an ecosystem to proceed without human interference.

Example

  • Conservationists often argue that we should let nature take its course to restore ecological balance.