lay/put (something) to rest

idiom

: to make someone stop thinking about or believing (something) by showing it is not true

I want to lay/put to rest any lingering doubts about my decision.

You can lay/put those worries to rest now.

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There’s so much about the Columbus Blue Jackets that has been reimagined this summer — call it a rebirth in the middle of a rebuild — but there was one lingering issue that needed to be put to rest before the 2024-25 season could start with a clean slate. —

Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 19 Aug. 2024 But those concerns were swiftly put to rest after the ballots were counted and Lurie became the clear victor. —

Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 8 Nov. 2024 During his presidential term, Trump faced a special counsel investigation over Russia’s electoral interference, which was ultimately put to rest as there wasn’t sufficient evidence. —

Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune Europe, 23 Oct. 2024 So that's to put to rest all the rumors and all the talk. —

Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 12 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lay/put (something) to rest

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