# I rest my case

idiom

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/i-rest-my-case
Updated: 2026-08-10

## Meaning

The previous statement or proclamation encapsulates my view.

## Examples

- I rest my case.
- The evidence shows he was at home, so I rest my case.
- Having presented the final piece of undeniable evidence to the jury, the lawyer sat down and simply said, I rest my case.

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