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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Cover with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel and let rest at warm room temperature until puffed and slightly risen, 30-40 minutes. Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 11 June 2025 Pour in the jam-mustard mixture, turn off the heat, and let rest for 5 minutes. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 6 May 2025 Transfer roasts to carving board, tent with aluminum foil, and let rest for 20 minutes. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024 Transfer ribs to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes. Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 23 May 2025 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 4 Jul. 2025.

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