Meaning of Idiom ‘Let Nature Take Its Course’
To let nature take its course means to let something happen naturally without trying to control it or intervene in its progress; to let life happen as it normally would, as in allowing the course of a disease to progress as it would, to let someone die naturally or get well naturally, etc.
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Usage Notes
This idiom is not only used to refer to nature but to human events and situations.
Nature taking its course is understood to mean ‘things will happen naturally without our intervention.’ Thus, this phrase can be used in other ways other than in the present idiom.
“Nature will take its course and children will inevitably seek independence from their parents.”
Examples Of Use
“Some people believe in a very loose parenting style. They say ‘let nature take its course’ and your children will be stronger and better equipped to succeed.”
“I cut myself and my wife said I needed stitches. I decided to let nature take its course and allow the cut the heal on its own.”
“You can’t just let nature take its course or your yard will be covered in weeds in a few weeks.”
“Just get plenty of fluids and rest and let nature take its course. You’ll feel better in three or four days,” said the doctor.
Origin
This idiom has been used since at least the mid to early 1800s.
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