The family gathered to lay their grandfather to rest.
lay to rest
idiomTo bury someone who has died.
After the long funeral service, the family walked to the cemetery to lay their loved one to rest.
Following the tragic accident, the community came together to lay the young hero to rest with full honors.
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I rest my case
The previous statement or proclamation encapsulates my view.
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lay a finger on
To merely touch.
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lay an anchor to the windward
To adopt precautionary or anticipatory measures for potential future success or security.
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lay an egg
To produce a failure or flop; to do something which is unsuccessful.
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lay at someone's door
To blame (a problem) on someone; to hold someone responsible for (something).
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lay by the heels
To fetter, to shackle; to imprison.
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lay down the law
To authoritatively or dogmatically assert what is permitted or not permitted.
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lay down the marker
To set the standard.