rest easy

phrase

: 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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If your 4th grader can disappear during the game and come back at halftime for concession money, rest easy. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026 As many workers worry about the future of their jobs in the age of AI, nurse practitioners may be able to rest easy. — Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026 Choose from eight lighting modes, including waves, slow fade, twinkle, and steady on, and rest easy knowing the IP65 waterproof construction has your back when the weather goes south. — Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2026 In a perfect world, Gibbs and the Lions get a deal done this week, and Campbell can rest easy knowing his star talent is here — and here to stay. — Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 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 5 Oct. 2026.

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