let (something) rest

idiom

: to stop mentioning or talking about (something)

They told them their decision, but he won't let the matter rest.

Examples of let (something) rest in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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 Cover the bowl with a towel and let rest for at least 15 minutes and up to 30 minutes. Stretch and fold: Fill a small bowl with water. —

Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 28 May 2024 Remove from the grill and let rest for 2 to 3 minutes. —

Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 27 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for let (something) rest

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