| 词汇 | lay something to rest |
| 释义 | Idiom put something to rest and lay something to rest Theme: COMPLETION to put an end to a rumor; to finish dealing with something and forget about it.I've heard enough about Ann and her illness. I'd like to put the whole matter to rest.I'll be happy to lay it to rest, but will Jane? Idiom lay something to restlay (something) to rest to solve or end something.The trial will lay all worry to rest that the wrong man was accused of this crime. lay (someone or something) to rest1. To bury someone who has died. Paul will be laid to rest on Saturday, and I plan to go to the funeral service. 2. By extension, to stop or finish discussing, thinking about, or focusing on something. OK, I think we have to agree to disagree. Let's just lay the issue to rest and stop arguing. Why are you still being so jealous? I thought we'd laid this all to rest ages ago. lay something to restorput something to restIf you lay something such as fears or rumours to rest or if you put them to rest, you succeed in proving that they are not true. His speech should lay those fears to rest. I am determined to put to rest these rumours that we are in financial trouble. lay something to restsoothe and dispel fear, anxiety, grief, and similar unpleasant emotions.lay something to ˈreststop something by showing that it is not true: The media speculation about their relationship has finally been laid to rest. |
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