任其自流 [
rèn qí zì liú]
leave events to take their own course
let things run their own course
let matters slide
- 我们不能袖手旁观,不能任其自流。
We can't sit by and let it go on. - 对青年既不能约束过严, 又不能一切任其自流。
We mustn't be too strict with young people, nor can we let them do whatever they like. - 不要任其自流。
Don't let things slide.