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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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 Remove from the oven and let rest for at least 10 minutes. —

Johnny Noakes, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for let (something) rest

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