run its course

run its course
run/take/its course phrase
to develop in the usual way and reach a natural end

The doctor said we just had to let the disease run its course.

Thesaurus: to come to an endsynonym
Main entry: course

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I run (or take) its course
complete its natural development without interference

his illness had to run its course

II
see course

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run its course
◇ When something runs its course, it begins, continues for a time, and then ends.

The disease usually runs its course in a few days.

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Main Entry:run

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run/take its ˈcourse idiom
to develop in the usual way and come to the usual end

When her tears had run their course, she felt calmer and more in control.

With minor ailments the best thing is often to let nature take its course.

Main entry:courseidiom

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