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To let the cards fall where they may means allowing events to unfold without trying to control the outcome. It describes accepting whatever result happens.
The phrase comes from card games. When cards are dealt, their position is left to chance. The expression uses that image to suggest accepting the result.
The phrase comes from card games. When cards are dealt, their position is left to chance. The expression uses that image to suggest accepting the result.
She submitted her application and decided to let the cards fall where they may.