Lay/put something to rest
verb phrase
To stop worrying about or discussing something because it's finally settled or resolved.
After we signed the contract, I could finally lay my fears to rest.
Often appears as...
- lay fears to rest
- put worries to rest
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb phrase
To bury a dead body, typically in a funeral ceremony.
After a beautiful service, we laid him to rest next to his wife in the cemetery.
Often appears as...
- lay him to rest
- put her to rest
verb phrase
To stop worrying about or discussing something because it's finally settled or resolved.
After we signed the contract, I could finally lay my fears to rest.
Often appears as...
- lay fears to rest
- put worries to rest
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb phrase
To bury a dead body, typically in a funeral ceremony.
After a beautiful service, we laid him to rest next to his wife in the cemetery.
Often appears as...
- lay him to rest
- put her to rest
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Closure
Used metaphorically to indicate the end of worry or debate.
Once the misunderstanding was cleared, they could lay the dispute to rest.
Pro Tip 2/3Resolution
It suggests a definitive end to concerns or issues.
The CEO's announcement put the rumors about bankruptcy to rest.
Pro Tip 3/3Connotation of Peace
Conveys a sense of peace after resolving something stressful.
Finishing the project allowed us to lay our worries to rest.
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