rest easy

idiom

: to stop worrying about something : to not worry about something
I can rest easy knowing that he will be in charge.

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Baltimore can now rest easy that if the worst-case scenario does happen and Jackson goes down, Rush will be able to step in and keep their offense humming at a high level. Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025 The series coming to an end after six seasons devastated many fans, but even as the series finale aired in June 2022, Peaky punks (Blinder-ites?) could rest easy, knowing that final closure in the form of a film was on its way. Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 10 Mar. 2025 Children will have fun with the colorful case (available in blue, purple and red), while adults can rest easy with its kid-proof design that’s built to withstand drops and falls. Ho Lin, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025 If Bregman were to opt out next offseason, Boston could rest easy knowing star prospect Kristian Campbell could be ready to take over as the franchise second baseman. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rest easy

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“Rest easy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rest%20easy. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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