Play itself out

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verb

To happen or develop in a particular way, usually without any direct human control.

We just need to sit back and let the situation play itself out.
Visual representation of "play itself out" - To happen or develop in a particular way, usually without any direct human control

Often appears as...

  • let it play itself out
  • situation plays itself out

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Idiomatic

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No Direct Influence

Reflecting on how events happen naturally, without people changing or influencing the outcome.

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The coach believed the team's true spirit would play itself out during the season.
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Observation Suggested

Implies being patient and watching how things develop, rather than taking immediate action.

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The stakeholders decided to see how the new policy would play itself out before commenting.
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Time-Dependent

Used when you know that the outcome or resolution will become clear eventually.

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The employees waited for the merger to play itself out to understand its impact.
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