let nature take its course
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Meaning · English
Allow events to unfold naturally without interference
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
để sự kiện diễn ra tự nhiên mà không can thiệp
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Literally: allowing natural processes to occur
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
The doctor decided to let nature take its course and not intervene with further treatment
AI-drafted example auto-approved by rule (illustrative, not a corpus attestation)
Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “let nature take its course” mean?
Allow events to unfold naturally without interference Literally: allowing natural processes to occur
Is “let nature take its course” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“vô vi” (Tiếng Việt) — near equivalent.