rest easy

idiom

: to stop worrying about something : to not worry about something
I can rest easy knowing that he will be in charge.

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Children will have fun with the colorful case (available in blue, purple and red), while adults can rest easy with its kid-proof design that’s built to withstand drops and falls. Ho Lin, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025 If Bregman were to opt out next offseason, Boston could rest easy knowing star prospect Kristian Campbell could be ready to take over as the franchise second baseman. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025 The bet: Both teams to score (4/7) Real Madrid vs Manchester City With a 3-2 lead intact following a first-leg triumph in Manchester, Real Madrid can rest easy ahead of this second leg, knowing the pressure is on the visitors to flip the script. Sam Tighe, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025 With the rights being moved next season, the programs can rest easy knowing that the main stars will be around for the change. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rest easy

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“Rest easy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rest%20easy. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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