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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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 Any hope that the position would suddenly play a major role in USC’s offense this season seemed to be put to rest with the injury. —

Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2024 The performance put to rest questions about readiness for the first major competition under new coach Emma Hayes but also heightened concerns about the squad’s ability to score. —

Steven Goff, Washington Post, 26 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for lay/put (something) to rest

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