let (something) rest

idiom

: to stop mentioning or talking about (something)
They told them their decision, but he won't let the matter rest.

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Remove from heat, cover, and let rest 10 to 15 minutes. Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024 Trim fat: Remove from oven and let rest at room temperature before carving, about 20 minutes. Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2024 Transfer to a cutting board and let rest about 7 minutes, so the steak retains its juices. Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2024 Place the dough in the bowl, cover and let rest for 1 hour. Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 28 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for let (something) rest 

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“Let (something) rest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/let%20%28something%29%20rest. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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