lay to rest
To bury someone who has died.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The family gathered to lay their grandfather to rest.”
“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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a wild goose never laid a tame egg
Most things are inherited and predetermined.
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best laid plans
A proverbial expression used to signify the futility of making detailed plans when the ability to fully or even partially execute them is uncertain.
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I rest my case
The previous statement or proclamation encapsulates my view.
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kill the goose that lays the golden eggs
To seek short-term gain at the sacrifice of long-term profit.
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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).
Last updated August 10, 2026