the rest is history
One does not need to continue narrating a story as the subsequent events are assumed to be well-known.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“We met at a party, and the rest is history.”
“They launched their small startup from a garage, and the rest is history.”
“He walked onto the stage as an unknown musician, but after that performance, the rest is history.”
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ancient history
That which happened a long time ago and not worth discussing any more.
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I rest my case
The previous statement or proclamation encapsulates my view.
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lay to rest
To bury someone who has died.
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make history
To do something that will be widely remembered for a long time.
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rest assured
Be sure; not need to worry; trust.
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rest easy
To cease worrying about something; to not be concerned or troubled by worries.
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rest his soul
Used parenthetically to mark the referent as being deceased
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rest on one's laurels
To rely on past success and stop making the effort to keep improving.
Last updated August 10, 2026