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rest easy

idiom
Meaning

To cease worrying about something; to not be concerned or troubled by worries.


Examples
SIMPLE

You can rest easy knowing the work is finished.

CONTEXTUAL

The doctor told us the test results were normal, so we could finally rest easy.

COMPLEX

Once the legal team confirmed that all documentation was in order, the board of directors could rest easy regarding the potential liability.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    breathe easy

    To relax or feel secure about something.

  2. 02

    easy come, easy go

    Easily won and easily lost (usually said when resigned to a loss; something that comes in the same way, goes in the same way)

  3. 03

    easy does it

    Relax; do something gently, lightly or carefully; slow down; calm down.

  4. 04

    easy mark

    Someone who is easily fooled or victimized.

  5. 05

    easy money

    Money that is easily acquired.

  6. 06

    easy on the eye

    Alternative form of easy on the eyes.

  7. 07

    easy on the eyes

    Physically attractive; beautiful.

  8. 08

    easy pickings

    Something easily acquired or stolen.

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