let nature take its course

/L EH1 T N EY0 CH ER0 T EY0 K IH0 T S K AO0 R S/
verb
  1. 1

    (idiomatic) To permit events to proceed or a situation to develop without intervention or interference.

  2. 2

    (idiomatic, euphemistic) To allow a person or animal to die without medical or other attempts to forestall death.

  3. 3

    Alternative form of let nature take its course. [(idiomatic) To permit events to proceed or a situation to develop without intervention or interference.]