at rest
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In a state of inactivity or repose, either physical or mental. For example, The doctor's clear explanation put her mind at rest . Chaucer used this idiom in Troilus and Cressida (c. 1374): “I mine heart set at rest upon this point.” Also see lay at rest .
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Dead, as in His soul is now at rest with his forebears . This usage, employing rest to refer to death's repose, is less common today. [1300s]
Example Sentences
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If that sounds worrisome, the hapless bachelors of Violet Du Feng’s documentary may put one’s mind at rest about angry, frustrated men.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
"Valverde is at home in good condition and will have to remain at rest for 10 to 14 days, as indicated by the medical protocols for this diagnosis," they added.
From BBC ● May 7, 2026
“Whether you’re out and about or at rest, please don’t put your smartphones down.”
From Barron's ● Apr. 30, 2026
Broadus said in her eulogy that amid her mourning she feels relief that her daughter is at rest.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 9, 2026
The thing looked like a glider with a jet engine, its wings twice as long as its body, so long they drooped when the plane was at rest.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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